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PEOGRAMME   OF  EXERCISES 

For  the  SUNDAY-SCHOOL. 


I.  PREPARATION  FOR  CLASS-WORK— 

1.  Silence. 

2.  Pkayeb. 
8.  Singing. 

4.  Akkangement  of  classes. 

n.  CLASS-WORK— 

1.  Study  of  the  lesson. 

m.  THE  PUBLIC  LESSON  SERVICE— 

1.  Lesson  Hymn. 

2.  Public  review  of  lesson. 

3.  Supplemental  Lesson,  Memory  Verses,   Catechism,  Church 

Hymns,  Missionary  Lessons,  Temperance  Lessons,  etc. 

IV.  RESPONSIVE  SERVICE— 

First  Quarter :    The  Ten  Commandments.    Exodus  20.  1-17. 
Second  Quarter :   The  Beatitudes.    Matt.  5.  8-lL 
Third  Quarter :   The  Twenty-third  and  Hundredth  Psalms. 
Fourth  Quarter :  First  Corinthians,  Thirteenth  Chapter. 


Berean  Question  Book.  6 

V.  SINGING. 

VI.  ANNOUNCEMENTS. 

VII.  DISTRIBUTION  OF  BOOKS  AND  PAPERS. 

VIII.  SINGING. 

IX.  PRAYER. 

X.  THE  APOSTLES'  CREEB— 

I  believe  in  God  the  Father  Almighty,  maker  of  heaven  and 
earth ;  and  in  Jesus  Christ  his  only  Son  our  Lord ;  who  was 
conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  bom  of  the  Virgin  Mary, 
Buffered  under  Pontius  Pilate ;  was  crucified,  dead  and 
buried ;  the  third  day  he  rose  from  the  dead  ;  he  ascended 
into  heaven,  and  sitteth  on  the  right  hand  of  God  the 
Father  Almighty;  from  thence  he  shall  come  to  judge  the 
quick  and  the  dead. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost ;  the  holy  catholic  Church ;  the 
communion  of  saints ;  the  forgiveness  of  sins ;  the  resur- 
rection of  the  body,  and  the  life  everlasting.    Amen. 

XL  BENEDICTION  ok  DISMISSION. 


BEREAN  QUESTION  BOOK. 


FIRST  QUARTER. 


fe^tizdies  ill  the  Old.  Testament. 


B.  C.  536.] 


ZLiESSOI^T    I. 


[Jan.  S. 


The  Second  Temple;   or,  A  New  Beginning. 


Ezra  3.  1-13. 


Commit  to  memory  versea  10-13. 


1  And  when  the  seventh  month  was  come,  and  the  children  of  Is'ra-el 
were  in  the  cities,  the  people  gathered  themselves  together  as  one  man 
to  Je-ru'sa-lem. 

2  Then  stood  up  Uesh'u-a  the  son  of  Joz'a-dak,  and  his  brethren  the 
priests,  and  Ze-rub'ba-bel  ^the  son  of  ^  She-al'ti-el,  and  his  brethren, 
and  builded  the  altar  of  the  God  of  Is'ra-el,  to  offer  burnt-oaerlngs 
thereon,  as  it  is  ■^  written  in  the  law  of  Mo'ses  the  man  of  God. 

3  And  thev  set  the  altar  upon  his  bases ;  for  fear  was  upon  them 
because  of  the  people  of  those  countries:  and  they  offered  burnt- 
offerings  thereon  unto  the  Lord,  even  burnt  ^  offerings  morning  and 
evening. 

4  They  ^ kept  also  the  feast  of  tabernacles,  as  ''it  is  written,  and 
offered  **  the  daily  burnt-offerings  by  number,  according  to  the  custom, 
*  as  the  duty  of  every  day  required ; 

5  And  afterward  offered  the  i°  continual  burnt-offering,  both  of  the 
new  moons,  and  of  all  the  set  feasts  of  the  Lord  that  were  consecrated, 
and  of  every  one  that  willingly  offered  a  free-will  offering  unto  the 
Lord. 

6  From  the  first  day  of  the  seventh  month  began  they  to  offer  burnt- 
offerings  unto  the  Lord.  But  "the foundation  of  the  temple  of  the 
Lord  was  not  yet  laid. 

7  They  gave  money  also  unto  the  masons,  and  to  the  ^^  carpenters; 
and  13  meat,  and  drink,  and  oil,  unto  them  of  Zi'don,  and  to  them  of 
Tyre,  to  bring  cedar  trees  from  Leb'a-non  to  the  sea  of  '*  Jop'pa,  ac- 
cording IS  to  the  grant  that  they  had  of  Cy'rus  king  of  Per'sia. 

8  Now  in  the  second  year  of  their  coming  unto  the  house  of  God  at 
Je-ru'sa-lem,  in  the  second  month,  began  Ze-rub'ba-bel  the  son  of  She- 
al'ti-el,  and  Jesh'u-a  the  son  of  Joz'a-dak,  and  the  remnant  of  their 
brethren  the  priests  and  the  Le'vit*^,  and  all  they  that  were  come  out 
of  the  captivity  unto  Je-ru'sa-lem ;  i*  and  appointed  the  Le'vites,  from 
twenty  years  old  and  upward,  to  set  forward  the  work  of  the  house  of 
the  Lord. 


»  Hasgai  1.  1 ; 
Hag-gai  2.  3 ; 
Zech.  3.  1 ; 
Joshua. 

2  Matt.  1.  12, 
Zorobabel. 

3  Luke    3.   27, 
SalathieL 

«  Deut.  13.  6. 


'  Num.  28.  3. 

«  Neh.  8.  14  ; 
Zech.  14. 16. 

1  Exod.  23.  16. 

8  Num.  29.  12. 

»The  matter 
of  the  day 
in  his  day. 
»«Esod.  29.  38; 
Num.  28.  3, 
Num.  29.  2. 

11  The  temple 
of  the  LORD 
was  not  yet 
founded. 

i!»Or,   work- 
men. 

«3i  Kings  5.  6; 
2   Chion-  2. 
10; 
Acts  12.  20. 

11  Acts  9.  36. 

1 5  Chap.  6.  3. 

isi  Chron.  2S. 
24,  27. 


Bereaii  Question  Book, 


rjan.  5, 
L 1870. 


9  Then  stood  i'' Jesh'u-a  vtMh  his  sons  and  Ills  brethren,  Kad'mi-el 
and  his  sons,  the  sons  of  i^  Ju'dah,  "  togrether,  to  set  forward  the  work- 
men in  the  house  ol  God;  the  soils  of  Hen'a-dad,  with  their  sons  and 
their  brethren  the  Le'vites. 

10  And  when  the  builders  laid  the  foundation  ^oof  the  temple  of  the 
Lord,  ^i  they  set  the  priests  in  their  apparel  with  trumpets,  and  the 
Le'vites,  the  sons  of  A'saph,  with  cymbals,  to  praise  the  Lord,  after 
the  "^"^  ordinance  of  Da'vid  king  of  Is'ra-el. 

11  And  23  they  sang  together  by  course  in  praising  and  giving  thanks 
unto  the  Lord;  because  he  ^^  fe  good,  ^sfor  his  mercy  endureth  for 
ever  toward  Is'ra-el.  And  all  the  people  shouted  with  a  gieat  shout, 
when  they  praised  the  Lord,  because  the  foundation  of  the  house  of 
the  Lord  was  laid. 

12  But  many  of  the  priests  and  Le'vites,  and  chief  of  the  fathers,  wlio 
were  ancient  men,  that  had  seen  the  flrst  house,  when  the  foundation 
of  this  house  was  laid  before  theii-  eyes,  wept  with  a  loud  voice ;  and 
many  shouted  aloud  for  joy : 

13  So  that  the  people  could  not  discern  the  noise  of  the  shout  of  joy 
from  the  noise  of  the  weeping  of  the  people :  for  the  people  shouted 
with  a  loud  shout,  and  the  noise  was  heard  afar  off. 


iiChap.  2.  40. 
18  Chap.   2.    iO, 

Hocfaviah. 
i»  As  one. 

50  Zech.  4.  6-10. 
ai  1  Chron.  16. 

5. 
MlCkron.C.Sl. 

«2Exod.  ]5.  21; 

2  Chron.  7.  3; 

Neh.  12.  24. 
a*  Psalm  136. 1. 
asjer.  33.  U. 


Notes. — Seventh  month — The  month  Tisrie,  corresponding  nearly  to  our  Sep- 
tember. It  was  to  the  Jews  a  most  sacred  month,  containing  four  eereraonial 
Sabbaths,  the  Day  of  Atonement,  and  the  Feast  of  Tabernacles,  "besides  the 
Sabbath  of  the  Lord."  Lev.  23.  38.  Gathered  themselves— A'a  required  by  the 
law.  Deut.  16.  16.  Builded  the  altar — Kestored  the  old  altar  of  burnt-offering, 
which  stood  in  front  of  the  porch  of  the  Temple.  The  man  of  God — This  honor- 
ary title  is  given  to  Moses  five  times  in  the  Bible.  Continual— Eyary  day, 
morning  and  evening.  Num.  28.  S.  i\^ew  .woo//«— "  The  beginning  of  your 
months."  Num.  28.  11.  Free-will  offering — To  be  brought  according  as  God 
had  blessed  them.  Deut.  16.  10,  17.  /Second  month — They  had  been  making 
preparations  for  six  months.  In  their  apparel — See  Exod.  31.  10;  39.  27-31. 
The  firat  house — The  one  built  by  Solomon.  The  second  house  was  smaller, 
therefore  they  wept,  but  those  who  had  never  seen  the  glories  of  the  former 
shouted  for  joy  because  the  sanctuary  of  their  God  was  again  set  up. 


HOME  READINGS. 

M.   The  second  temple.  Ezra  3. 1-13. 

Tu.  The  proclamation Ezra  1. 1-8. 

W.  The  tabernacle  reared Exod.  40.  1-16. 

Tft.  The  first  temple 2  Chr.  .^  1-17, 

F.    Love  for  the  temple Psa.  132.  1-18, 

S.    Typical  of  Christ Heb.  8. 1-13. 

S.    The  heavenly  tabernacle Rev.  15. 1-8. 


LESSON  HYMN. 


L.M. 


Abide  with  us,  O  Lord,  we  pray, 

Our  stren^h,  our  comfort,  and  our  light ; 
Sun  of  our  joy's  unclouded  day  ! 

Star  of  our  sorrow's  troubled  night  1 
Grant  us  to  valk  in  peace  and  love, 

And  find,  at  last,  some  humble  place 
In  that  ^reat  temple  built  above, 

Where  dwell  thy  saints  before  thy  face. 


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Berean  Question  Book. 


OUTLINE. 
A  NEW  BEGIXNIXG 

1.   In  sacrifice,  v.  1-C, 

2.  In  service,  v.  7-10. 

3.  In  song.  v.  11-13. 

CONSECRATED 

GOLDEN  TEXT. 

And  all  the  people  shouted 
with  a  great  shout,  when  they 
praised  the  Lord,  because  the 
foundation  of  the  house  of  the 
Lord  was  laid.  Ezra  3. 11. 

INTRODUCTORY. 
Last  year's  lessons  on  Israel  closed  with  the  decree  of  Cyrus,  at  the  end  of  the 
seventy  years'  captivity. 

How  many  people  came  out  of  captivity  at  this  time  ?  Ezra  2.  64,  65.   Who  was  their 
leader?  chap.  2.  2.    What  did  they  bring  with  them?  ch.  1.  7-11. 
QUESTIONS  ON  THE  OUTLINE. 


1.  A  new  heginning  in  sacrifice,  v.  1-6 ; 

Psa.  51. 17 ;  Rom.  12. 1.  [bled  ? 

"When  and  where  were  the  people  assem- 
Why?  Lev.  23.  27-41 ;  Deut.  16.  16. 
What  office  had  Joshua?  Hag.  1.  1. 
"What  was  Zerubbabel?  Hag.  2.  21. 
"What  altar  did  they  repair?  2  Chron.  4. 1. 
What  sacrifices  did  they  offer  thereon  ? 
"What  " custom "  is  referred  to?  Num.  29. 
What  offerings  should  we  make  to  God  ? 
When  ?  [Prov.  23.  26. 

3.  A  new  beginning  in  service,  v.  7-10 ; 

2  Chron.  29.  11 ;  Rom.  7.  6. 
To  whom  did  they  give  money? 
For  what  purpose?  [2.  69. 

How  much  had  the  people  given  ?  chap. 
[Ajss: 


Was  this  little  or  much  for  them  ? 
How  did  they  give  it  ?  ch.  2.  68. 
Who  were  specially  set  apart  ? 
What  were  their  duties  ?  Num.  3. 6-8. 
3.  A  new  heginning  in  song,  v.  11-13; 

Psa.  40.  3 ;  Eph.  5.  19.  [Psa.  137. 

Had  they  sung  their  songs  in  Babylon? 
Why  did  they  now  rejoice  ?  [2.  3. 

"Why  did  some  of  them  weep  ?  v.  12;  Hag. 
How  did  God  comfort  them  ?  Hag.  2.  9, 
What  ordinance  of  David  is  referred  to  ? 

1  Chron.  25.  1,  6. 
"Which  Psalm    did  they  probably  sing  ? 

[ANS:  Psa.  136.] 
Why  should  we  praise  the  Lord  ? 
When  should  we  make  a  beginning  ? 
What  temple  are  we  to  build  ?  1  Cor.  3. 16, 
W^hat  is  the  foundation?  Eph.  2.  20-22. 


How  much  was  this  In  our  money 
About  $435,000.] 

TEACHINGS  OF  THE  LESSON. 
"What  do  we  learn  from  this  lesson  about— 

1.  The  value  of  united  hearts  in  God's  service  1 

2.  The  eifeot  of  willing  liearts  in  God's  serviced 

3.  'J'he  cause  of  joyous  hearts  in  God's  service  1 

WORDS  WITH  LITTLE  FOLKS. 

1.  Go  regularly  to  God's  house. 

2.  Bring  offerings  to  God's  house. 

3.  Sing  praises  in  God's  house. 


I 


O  Lord,  open  thoxA  niy  lips;  and  my  n:iouth  sliall  show  forth 
thy  praise.   Psa.  51.  15. 


HOME  VyORK  FOR  YOUTHFUL  BEREANS. 

Find  in  Matthew  how  Zerubbabel  was  related  to  Christ  —  How  long  did  this  second 
temple  last?  —  Find  in  1  Corinthians  what  Paul  says  about  Christ  as  the  founda- 
tion; and  in  Ephesians,  about  the  temple  built  thereon. 

DOCTRINAL  SUGGESTION-The  pubUc  worship  of  God, 


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B.C.  515.] 


The  Dedicatiok;  or,  A  Gift  to  the  Lord. 


[Jan.  12. 


Commit  to  memory  verses  19-22. 


14  And  1  the  elders  of  the  Je^vs  builded,  and  they  prospered 
through  the  propliesying  of  Ha;^'ga-i  the  prophet  and  Zech-a- 
ri'ah  the  son  of  Id'do":  and  they  builded,  and  finished  it^  accord- 
ing to  the  commandment  of  the""  God  of  Is'ra-el,  and  according  to 
the  2  commandment  of  3  Cyprus,  and  <Da-ri'us,  and  Ar-tax-erx'es 
'king  of  Per'si-a, 

15  And  this  house  was  finished  on  the  third  day  of  the  month 
A'dar,  which  was  in  the  sixth  year  of  the  reign  of  Da-ri'us  the  king. 

16  And  the  children  of  Is'ra-el,  the  priests,  and  the  Le'vites, 
and  the  rest  of  « the  children  of  the  captivity,  kept '  the  dedica- 
tion of  this  house  of  God  with  joy, 

17  And  'offered  at  the  dedication  of  this  house  of  God  an 
hundred  bullocks,  two  hundred  rams,  four  hundred  lambs  ;  and 
for  a  sin-offering  for  all  Is'ra-el,  twelve  he-goats,  according  to 
the  number  of  the  tribes  of  Is'ra-el. 

18  And  they  set  the  priests  in  their  »  divisions,  and  the  Le'vites 
in  their  lo  courses,  for  the  service  of  God,  which  is  at  Je-ru'sa-lem ; 
11  as  it  is  written  in  the  book  of  Mo'ses. 

19  And  the  children  of  the  captivity  kept  the  passover  "  upon 
the  fourteenth  day  of  the  first  month. 

20  For  the  priests  and  the  Le'vites  were  purified  i3  together,  all 
of  them  were  pure,  and  i*  killed  the  passover  for  all  the  children 
of  the  captivity,  and  for  their  brethren  the  priests,  and  for  them- 
selves. 

21  And  the  children  of  Is'ra-el,  which  were  come  again  out  of 
captivity,  and  all  such  as  had  separated  is  themselves  unto  them 
from  the  filthiness  of  the  heathen  of  the  land,  to  seek  the  Lord 
God  of  Is'ra-el,  did  eat, 

22  And  kept  the  i«  feast  of  unleavened  bread  seven  dr.ys  with 
joy  :  for  the  Lord  had  made  them  joyful,  and  i^  turned  the  heart 
of  the  king  of  As-syr'i-a  unto  them,  to  strengthen  their  hands  in 
the  work  of  the  house  of  God,  the  God  of  Is'ra-el. 


I  Chap.  5.  1,3. 


a  Decree. 
»  Chap.  1. 1 ; 
chap.  5.  13. 
«  Chap.  4.  24. 
»  Chap.  7. 1. 


«The  sons  of 
the  trans- 
portation. 
•<  1  Kings  8.  63 ; 
Neh.  8.  10  ; 
2  Chron.  7.  6. 

8  Chap.  8.  .36. 
» 1  Chron.24.1. 

ioiChron.23.6. 

11  According 
to  writing; 
Num.  3.  6. 

ioExodu3l2. «. 

J3  2  Chron.  30. 
15. 

»♦  2  Chron.  35. 
11. 


"Exod.  12.48; 
Psalm  93.  5. 


tsExod.  12. 16. 
1 '  Prov.  21.  L 


HOME  READINGS. 

y[.  The  dedication Ezra  8.  14-22. 

Tn..  The  hinderances Exra  4.  1-34. 

W.  The  reproof Hac.  1.  1-15. 

7%.  The  Lord's  promise Hag.  2.  1-23. 

V.    The  work  advanced Ezra  6.  )-18. 

iS'.    The  living  temple 1  Cor.  3.9-23. 

S.    Consecration  to  God Rom.  13.1-11 


LESSON  HYMN.  lis 

We  rear  not  a  temple,  like  Judah's  of  old, 
Whose  portals  were  marble,  whose  vaultings 

were  gold  ; 
No  incense  is  lighted,  no  victims  are  slain, 
No  monarchs  kneel  praying  to  hallow  the  fane, 
The  pomp  of  Moiiah  has  long  passed  away. 
And  soon  shall  oiir  frailer  erection  decay  ; 
But  the  souls  that  are  builded  in  worsliip  and 

love 
Shall  be  temples  to  God,  everlasting  above 


Jan.  12," 
1879. 


Berean  Question  Book. 


11 


OUTLINE. 
1,  A  dedicated  house. 

V.  14,  18. 
2.   A  dedicated  people. 

V.  19-22. 


COiSCCfPfED 


GOLDEN  TEXT. 
The  glory  of  this  latter  house 
shall  be  greater  than  of  the 
foi  mer,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts  : 
and  in  this  place  v/ill  1  give 
peace,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts. 
Haff.  2.  9. 


INTRODUCTORY. 
After  the  foundatioa  was  laid,  they  were  hiudered  from  building  by  their  enemies, 
so  that  it  was  now  twenty-one  years  since  they  commenced.    Read  the  intervening 
chapters. 

What  hinderances  did  they  hare?    From  whom  did  they  refuse  help?  From  whom 
did  they  receive  help  ? 

QUESTIONS  ON  THE  OUTLINE. 


1.  AdedtcaUAhouse,Y.  14-18;  John  2.16; 

1  Cor.  3.  17. 
Where  was  the  house  of  God  built? 
Who  built  the  first  temple  ?    When  ? 
Who  built  the  second  temple  ? 
Under  what  kings? 
When  was  it  finished  ? 
How  long  had  it  been  building? 
How  was  it  dedicated  ? 
What  is  the  meaning  of  dedication  ? 
How  many  sacrifices  were  ofl'ered? 
How  many  at  the  dedication  of  the  first 

temple?  2  Chron.  7.  5, 
Was  one  more  acceptable  to  God  ? 
What  is  his  rule  of  acceptance  ?   2  Cor. 

8.  12. 


3.  A  dedicated  vC'rypl"-,  v.  19-22 ;  Deut. 

7.  6;  1  Pet.  1.  22. 
Wliat  feast  did  the  people  keep  ? 
When  was  it  instituted  ?  E.Kod.  12. 
Wliat  did  it  commemorate  '! 
What  was  required  of  those  who  partook? 

2  Chron.  30.  17,  18. 
Who  ate  this  passover?  [then?" 

What  is  meant  by  "  filthiness  of  the  hea- 
What  is  unleavened  bread  ? 
How  did  they  keep  the  feast?  v.  22. 
Whj  were  they  joyful  ?  [1. 7-9. 

How   may  we   become   pure  ?    1    John 
Y/hy  should  we  wish  to  become  pure? 

Matt.  5.  8. 
What  should  be  om*  prayer  ?  Psa.  51. 10. 


ALTAR  OF  BURNT-OFFERINO. 


TEACHINGS  OF   THE   LESSON. 
What  Illustrations  have  we  in  this  lesson  of — 

1.  A  heart-temple  dedicated  to  God's  service  ? 

2.  A  heart-service  according  to  God's  law  'i 

3.  A  heart  purified  and  joyous  in  God's  worship. 

WORDS  WITH    LITTLE    FOLKS. 

1.  Consecrate  yourselves  to  God. 

2.  Keep  holy  the  ordinances  of  God. 

3.  Live  pure  lives  before  God. 


ns  m      [ 


j       Unto  hin.-i  that  loved  us,  and  washed  us  from  our  si 
I  his  own  blood.    Rev.  1.  5. 


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passover,  and  in  Mark  the  account  of  the  last  passover. 

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The  Mission  of  Nehemiah;  o 


III 


and 
Now  I  had  not 


B.  C.  445.] 

',   A  Zealous  Spirit. 
Neh..  2.  1-8.  Commit  to  memory  verses  4-8 

1  And  it  came  to  pass  in  the  month  Ni'san,  in  the  twentieth 
year  of  i  Ar-tax-erx'cs  the  king,  that  wine  was  before  him 
«  I  took  up  the  wine,  and  gave  it  unto  the  king, 
been  leforetime  sad  in  his  presence. 

2  Wherefore  the  king  said  unto  me,  Why  is  thy  countenance 
sad,  seeing  thou  art  not  sick?  this  is  nothing  else  but  3 sorrow  of 
heart.     Then  I  was  very  sore  afraid, 

3  And  said  unto  the  king,  *  Let  the  king  hve  forever:  why 
should  not  my  countenance  be  sad,  when  the  » city,  the  place  of 
my  fathers'  sepulchers,  lieth  wafte,  and  the  gates  thereof  are 
consumed  with  fire  I 

4  Then  the  king  said  unto  me.  For  what  dost  thou  make  re- 
quest ?    So  « I  prayed  to  the  God  of  heaven. 

5  And  I  said  unto  the  king.  If  it  please  the  king,  and  if  thy 
servant  have  found  favor  in  thy  sight,  that  thou  wouldest  send 
me  unto  Jn  Aah,  unto  the  city  of  my  fathers'  sepulchers,  that  I 
may  build  it.  ,        .    .       ,     i  .      n 

6  And  the  king  said  unto  me,  (the  ^  queen  also  sittmg  by  him,) 
For  how  long  shall  thy  journey  be  ?  and  when  wilt  thou  return  1 
So  it  pleased  the  king  to  send  me;  and  I  set  him  ^a  time. 

7  Moreover  I  said  unto  the  king,  If  it  please  the  kiii^,  let  let- 
ters be  given  me  to  the  governors  beyond  the  river,  that  they 
may  convey  me  over  till  I  come  into  Ju'dah ; 

8  And  a  letter  unto  A'saph  the  keeper  of  the  king's  forest, 
that  he  may  give  me  timber  to  make  beams  for  the  gates  of  the 
palace  which  appertained  » to  the  house,  and  for  the  wall  of  the 
city,  and  for  the  house  that  I  shall  enter  into.  And  the  king 
granted  me,  "  according  to  the  good  hand  of  my  God  upon  me. 


[Jan.  19. 


>  Ezra  7.  1  ; 
That  is,  of 
Artaxei-xes 
Longima- 
nus. 

2  Ohap.  1. 11. 

3  Prov.  15.  13, 

*  1  Kings  1.31; 

Dan.  2.  i  ; 

Dan.  5.  10 ; 

Dan.  6.  6.  21. 
5  Chap.  1.  3  ; 

Prialm  137.  6. 

61  Sam.  1.  13; 
chap.  1.  11 ; 
Prov.  3.  G. 


iWife; 
Esther  7.  L 


« Chap.  5.  U ; 
chap.  13.  6. 


»  Ezra  10.  6,  9; 
chap.  3.  7  ; 
That  Ls, 
the  temple. 
10  Ezra  5.  5 ; 
Ezra  7.  6,  9, 


Notes.— iVwan^The  first  month  of  the  Jewish  year,  corresponding  with  the 
end  of  March  and  beginning  of  April.  Sore  a/mii— Dissatisfaction  was  con- 
eidered  next  to  treason.  Pmyed^-A.  mental  prayer.  Sitting  by  him — Persian 
kino-s  sometimes  took  their  meals  with  their  wives,  but  not  usually. 


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The  sadness  of  Nehemiah..Neh.  1.  1-11. 

Restoration  promised Jer.  31.  SlHlO. 

The  seal  of  Phinehas Num.  2.5.  10-18. 

The  zeal  of  Josiali 2  Kings  23.  3-25. 

The  zeal  of  Jehu 2  Kings  10. 15-28. 

Zeal  commanded Rev.  3.  14-22. 


LESSON  HYMN.  C.  M. 

Awake,  my  soul,  stretch  evei-y  nerve. 

And  press  with  vigor  on  ; 
A  heavenly  race  demands  thy  zeal, 

And  an  immortal  crowu. 
'Tis  God's  all-animating  voice 

That  calls  thee  from  on  high  ; 
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OUTLINE. 
1.  Sorrow,  v.  1-3. 

2.  Supplication,  v.  4-7. 

3.  Success.  V.  8. 


GOLDEN  TEXT. 

The  God  of  heaven,  he  will 
prosper  us  ;  therefore  we  his 
servants  will  arise  and  build. 
Neh.  2.  20. 


INTRODUCTORY. 

More  than  fifty  years  after  the  dedication  of  the  second  temple  another  company  of 
Israelites  returned  from  Babylon,  under  Ezra,  and  by  him  important  reforms  were 
instituted.  Ten  years  afterward,  under  Artaxerxes  Longimanus,  Nehemiah,  the  king's 
cup-bearer,  went  up  to  rebuild  the  walls.    Read  chap.  1, 

How  long  had  Jerusalem  lain  waste?    What  part  had  been  rebuilt? 
QUESTIONS  ON  THE   OUTLINE. 


1.  Sorrowing^  v.  1^;  Psa.  137.  1;  Lam. 

3.48. 
Who  was  Nehemiah  ? 
His  office  ?    To  what  king  ? 
Why  was  he  sad  ? 
How  long  had  he  mourned  and  prayed  ? 

[Ans:  Four  months,  chap.  1.  1.] 
When  and  how  did  the  king  notice  it  ? 
What  did  he  answer  the  kiig  ? 
Why  was  Jerusalem  dear  to  him  ? 
"Why  should  God's  house  be  dear  to  us  ? 
How  should  we  feel  when  God's  Church 

is  not  prosperous  ? 
What  should  we  do  ?  [15,  7. 

2.  Supplication,  v.  4-7;  Phil.  4.  6;  John 
What  opportunity  was  offered  by  the  king  ? 


What  did  Nehemiah  do  before  answering  f 

What  did  he  ask  of  the  king  ? 

Was  it  a  large  or  small  request? 

How  much  did  it  involve? 

What  more  did  he  ask  ?  v.  7. 

What  is  meant  by,  "convey  me  over?" 

What  nnally  did  he  ask?  v.  8. 

What  King  has  told  us  to  ask  of  him  ? 

How  much  may  we  ask?  Matt.  21.  22; 
Psa.  &4.  11. 

3.  SucccK^,  V.  8;  Matt.  7.  7,  8. 

What  was  the  result  of  Nehemlah's  re- 
quest ? 

Why  was  it  granted?  Prov.  21. 1. 

What  is  the  surest  way  to  success  ?  Josh  1.8. 

Are  you  seeking  it  in  that  way  ? 


TEACHINGS  OF   THE  LESSON. 
How  does  this  lesson  teach  that— 

1.  There  is  no  rest  for  the  Christian  while  Zion  Is  desolate  1 

2.  God  opens  a  way  for  anxious  workers  1 

3.  Wise  provision  is  not  inconsistent  with  confident  trust  1 

WORDS  WITH   LITTLE  FOLKS. 

1.  Think  much  of  the  prosperity  of  God's  house. 

2.  Pray  much  for  the  prosperity  of  God's  house. 

3.  Work  earnestly  for  the  prosperity  of  God's  house. 
^„  .   „ : ^ ^ — 7— 1" 


l: 


If  I  forget  thee,  O  Jerusalem, 
liancl  forget  her  cunning. 


let  my  right 
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2Psalm83.  3. 

3  To  make  an 
error  to  it. 

4  Job  22.  27; 
Psalm  50. 15; 
Matt.  26.  41. 


B.  C.  445.]  XjESSOjST    ITT*.  [Jan-  26. 

The  Builders  Interrupted;  or,  A  Persistent  Work. 

Neh..  4.  7-18.  Commit  to  memory  verses  12-15. 

7  But  it  came  to  pass,  fhat  when  San-baHat,  and  To-bi'ah,_and 
the  A-ra^bi-ans,  and  the  Am'mon-ites,  and  the  Ash'dod-ites, 
keard  that  the  walls  of  Je-ru'sa-lem  i  were  made  up,  and  that  the 
breaches  began  to  be  stopped,  then  they  were  very  wroth. 

8  And  2  conspired  all  of  them  together  to  come  and  to  fight 
against  Je-ru'sa-lem,  and  ^to  hinder  it. 

9  iN^'evertheless  <  we  made  our  prayer  unto  OHr  God,  and  set  a 
watch  against  them  day  and  night,  because  of  them. 

10  And  Ju'dah  said,  The  strength  of  the  bearers  of  burdens  is 
decayed,  and  there  is  much  rubbish;  so  that  we  are  not  able  to 
build  the  wall. 

11  And  our  adversaries  said,  They  shall  not  know,  neither  see, 
till  we  come  in  the  midst  among  them,  and  slay  them,  and  cause 
the  work  to  cease. 

12  And  it  came  to  pass,  that  when  the  Jews  which  dwelt  by 
them  came,  they  said  unto  us  ten  times,  ^  From  all  places  whence 
ye  shall  return  unto  us  they  will  be  v/po7i  you. 

13  Therefore  set  I  ^in  the  lower  places  behind  the  wall,  and 
on  the  higher  places,  I  even  set  the  people  after  their  families, 
with  their  swords,  their  spears,  and  their  bows. 

14  And  I  looked,  and  rose  up,  and  said  unto  the  nobles,  and  to 
the  rulers,  and  to  the  rest  of  the  people,  ''Be  not  ye  afraid  of 
them:  remember  the  Loud,  xohich  ^is  great  and  terrible,  and 
•fight  for  your  brethren,  your  sons,  and  your  daughters,  your 
wives,  and  your  houses. 

15  And  it  came  to  pass,  when  our  enemies  heard  that  it  was 
known  to  us,  '<>  and  God  had  brought  their  counsel  to  nought, 
that  we  returned  all  of  us  to  the  wall,  every  one  unto  his  work. 

16  And  it  came  to  pass  from  that  time  forth,  that  the  half  of 
my  servants  wrought  in  tlie  work,  and  the  otlier  half  of  them 
held  both  the  spears,  the  shield.-*,  and  the  bows,  and  the  haber- 
geons ;  and  the  rulers  were  behind  all  the  house  of  Ju'dah. 

17  They  which  builded  on  the  wall,  and  they  that  bare  burdens, 
with  those  that  laded,  every  one  with  ^i  one  of  his  hands  wrought 
in  the  work,  and  with  the  other  haitd  held  a  weapon. 

18  For  the  builders,  every  one  had  his  sword  girded  12  by  his 
side,  and  sto  builded  :  and  he  that  sounded  the  trumpet  was  by  me. 


»Or,  That 
from   all 
places  ye 
must  rfetum 
to  us. 

*  From  the 
lower  parts 
of  the  place, 
etc. 

'  Num.  14.  9 ; 
Dcut.  1.  29. 

8  Deut.  10.  17. 

9  2  Sam.  10. 12. 


Job  5.  12 ; 
Psalm  33. 10. 


1  Cor.  1«.  IS ; 
Eph.  6.  10. 

'On  his  loins. 


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Jlf.    The  builders  interrupted. . .  .Neh.  4.  7-18. 

r«.  The  ruins  inspected Neh.  2.  9-20. 

\V.  The  builders  discouraged Neh.  5.  1-19. 

Th.  The  work  completed Neh.  6. 1-16. 

F.    The  promise  of  success  —  Psa.  126.  1-6. 
,9.    Exhorted  to  perseverance  ..2  Tim.  2.1-19. 
S.    Persererauce  commanded. ..Rer.  3. 1-13. 


LESSON   HYMN.  S.  M. 

A  charge  to  keep  I  have, 

A  God  to  glorify : 
A  never-dying  soul  to  save, 

And  fit  it  for  the  sky. 
Help  me  to  watch  and  pray. 

And  on  thyself  rely. 
Assured,  if  I  my  trust  betray, 

I  shall  forever  die. 


OUTLINE. 

1.  Praying  and.  watehi- 
ing.  V.  7-14. 

2.  Vi/atehing  and  work- 
ing.   V.  15-18. 


CONSECRATED 


GOLDEN  TEXT. 

Nevertheless,  we    made   our 

prayer  unto   oar  God,  and  set 

a  watch  against  them  day  and 

night,  because  of  them.  Neh.4.9. 


INTRODUCTORY. 

Nehemlah  met  with  enemies,  opposition,  and  scorn,  but  persevered.    By  Judicious 
division  of  labor,  he  had  raised  the  walls  to  one  half  their  designed  height.    His  ene- 
mies, finding  mocking  and  satire  did  no  good,-  conspired  to  stop  him  by  force. 
QUESTIONS   ON  THE   OUTLINE. 


1.  Praying  and  watchiJig,  v.  7-14;  Mark 

13.33;  CoL4.  2. 
Wbat  enemies  had  Nehemiah  ? 
Who  was  Sanballat  ?        [the  Ashdodites  ? 
Who  were  the  Ammonites?  the  Arabians? 
Why  were  they  wioth ? 
What  did  they  set  out  to  do? 
What  did  the  Jews  do  to  prevent  It? 
When  God's  enemies  try  to  hinder  what 

should  Christians  do  ?  Psa.  50.  15. 
Why  do  we  need  to  watch  as  well  as  pray? 
What  other  discouragement  had  they? 
WMch  is  harder  to  bear,  the  opposition  of 

enemies,  or  the  dissuasion  of  friends  ? 


a.  Watchi7ig  and   working,   v.  15-18: 
2  Cor.  6.  5 ;  Rev.  16. 15,  [pray? 

Wbat  did   they   do   besides  watch   and 

How  many  of  them  worked  ? 

How  did  they  work  ? 

What  were  the  weapons  for  ? 

Whom  should  we  watch  against?  1  Pet.  5. 8. 

What  else  ?  Mark  14.  38. 

Where  was  he  that  sounded  the  trumpet? 

Why  was  he  there  ? 

Would  it  do  for  him  to  go  to  sleep  ? 

What  is  always  by  us  to  notify  us  when 
God's  enemies  are  near  ? 

How  shall  we  keep  it  awake  ? 
TEACHINGS  OF  THE  LESSON. 
How  does  this  lesson  show  that— 

1.  Zeal  for  GoA  stimulates  the  world's  opposition  I 
3.  The  world's  opposition  should  stimulate  our  dilisencel 
3.  True  diligence  includes  watching,  praying,  and  working? 

WORDS  WITH   LITTLE   FOLKS. 

1.  "  Set  a  watch."  v.  9.  2.  "  Be  not  ye  afraid."  v.  14. 

3.  "  Every  one  unto  his  work."  v.  15. 

^ — .J, 

T  Watch  and  pray.    Matt.  26.  41.  | 


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The  Reading  of  the  Law;  or,  The  Holy  Word. 


Neh.  8.  1-8. 


Commit  to  memory  verses  1-3. 


1  And  all  'the  people  gathered  themselves  together  as  one 
man  into  the  street  that  was  2  before  the  water  gate ;  and  they 
spake  unto  Ez'ra  the  3  scribe  to  bring  the  book  *  of  the  law  of 
Mo'ses,  which  the  Lobd  had  commanded  to  Is'ra-el. 

2  And  Ez'ra  the  priest  brought  the  ^law  before  the  congrega- 
tion both  of  «men  and  women,  and  all  ^that  could  hear  with 
understanding,  ^  upon  the  first  day  of  the  seventh  month. 

3  And  he  read  therein  before  the  street  that  was  before  the 
water  gate,  ^  from  the  morning  until  midday,  before  the  men 
and  the  women,  and  those  that  could  understand ;  and  the  ears 
of  all  the  people  were  attentive  unto  the  book  of  the  law. 

4  And  Ez'ra  the  scribe  stood  upon  a  1°  pulpit  of  wood,  which 
they  had  made  for  the  purpose ;  and  beside  him  stood  Mat-ti- 
thi'ah,  and  She'ma,  and  An-a-i'ah,  and  U-ri'jah,  and  Hil-ki'ah, 
and  Ma-a-sei'ah,  on  his  right  band ;  and  on  his  left  hand,  Ped-a- 
i'ah,  and  Mi-sha'el,  andMal-chi'ah,  and  Hash'um,  and  Hash-bad'- 
a-na,  Zech-a-ri'ah,  and  Me-shul'lam. 

5  And  Ez'ra  opened  the  book  in  the  "  sight  of  all  the  people  ; 
(for  he  was  above  all  the  people ;)  and  when  he  opened  it,  all  the 
people  stood  12 up: 

6  And  Ez'ra  blessed  the  Lord,  the  great  God:  and  all  the 
people  13  answered.  Amen,  Amen,  with  "  lifting  up  their  hands  : 
and  i=they  bowed  their  heads,  and  worshiped  the  Lord  with 
their  faces  to  the  ground. 

7  Also  Jesh'u-a,  and  Ba'ni,  and  Sher-e-bi'ah,  Ja'min,  Ak'kub, 
Shab-bethVi,  Ho-di'jah,  Ma-a-sei'ah,  Kel'i-ta,  Az-a-ri'ab,  Joz'a- 
bad,  Ha'nan,  Pel-a-i'ah,  and  the  Le'vites,  i«  caused  the  people  to 
understand  the  law  :  and  the  people  stoodi  in  their  place. 

8  So  they  read  in  the  booK,  in  the  law  of  God,  1^  distinctly, 
and  gave  the  sense,  and  caused  them  to  understand  the  reading. 


11, 


1  Ezra  3. 1. 

a  Chap.  3.  2 

»  Ezra  7.  6. 

"  Mai.  4.  4. 

sDeat.  31. 
12. 

61  Peters.  7. 

'That  under- 
stood in 
hearing. 

«  Lev.  23.  24. 

9  From  the 

light. 
10  Tower  of 
wood. 


»a  Judges  3.  20; 
1  Kings  8. 14. 

13 1  Cor.  14.  16. 
uLam.  3.  11. 
I'Exod.  4.  31. 


16  Lev.  10.  IL 
i'Hab.8.8. 


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3f.   The  reading  of  the  law Neh.  8,  1-8. 

Tu.  The  reading  commanded  . . .  .Deut.  31.1-14. 

W.  The  law  read  by  Moses Exod.  24. 1-8. 

Th.  The  law  read  by  Joshua Josh.  8.30-35. 

F.    The  Scriptures  read  by  Jesus.Luke  4.16-30. 

8.    The  perfection  of  the  law Psa.  19.  1-14. 

S.    The  Scriptures  profitable 2  Tim.  3. 1-17. 


LESSON  HYMN.  C.  M. 

How  precious  is  the  book  divine, 

By  inspiration  given ! 
Bright  as  a  lamp  its  doctrines  shine, 

To  guide  our  souls  to  heaven. 
This  lamp,  through  all  the  tedious  night 

Of  life,  shall  guide  our  way  ; 
Till  we  behold  the  clearer  light 

Of  an  eternal  day. 


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OUTLINE. 
1.  The  Book  sought,    v 

2.  The    Book    brought. 

V.  2-6. 

3.  The  Book  taught,  v.  7 


GOLDEN   TEXT. 
The  entrance  of  thy   words 
fiiveth  light;    it  giveth  under- 
standing unto  the  simple.    Psa. 
119.  130. 


INTRODUCTORY. 
"While  building  th*^  wall,  Nehemiah  accomplished  several  reforms— particularly  for 
the  relief  of  poor  debtors.    After  the  wall  was  completed,  he  met  with  much  trouble 
from  his  enemies  without  and  their  emissaries  within  the  walls,  but  he  triumphed 
over  them  ail  simply  by  watchfulness  and  implicit  I'eliance  on  God. 

QUESTIONS   ON   THE   OUTLINE. 
1.  The,  Book  sought,  v.  1 ;  Ezra  7.  10  ;    What  day  was  It?  v.  2.  [23^  34. 


For  what  was  that  day  set  apart?  Lev. 

How  long  did  Ezra  read  ? 

How  did  the  people  listen  ?  v.  3. 

How  did  they  show  their  reverence  ?  v.  6. 

How  should  we  act  when  God's  book  is 

read  ? 
3.  The BooUtaurjhU  v.  7,  8  ;  Psa.110.18,.33. 
Who  tauo-ht  the  people? 
How  did  they  cause  them  to  understand  ? 
Why  should  we  try  to  understand  God's 

word  ? 
Which  is  most  important   to  know,  the 

exact  words,  or  the  true  meaning  ? 
How  much  better  opportunities  have  we 

thcin  these  Israelites? 
How  should  this  affect  our  lives? 


Psa.  1.  2. 
Where  were  the  people  gathered  ? 
On  what  occasion?  chap.  7.  73;  8.  14. 
To  whom  did  they  speak  ? 
Who  was  Ezra  ? 

Why  did  they  speak  to  him  ?  Ezra  7.  6. 
What  book  did  they  seek  ? 
By  what  other  names  is  this  book  called? 
Why  is  it  called  the  Book  of  Moses  ? 
Why  did  they  seek  it  ?    Why  should  we  ? 
What  was  it  to  them  ?    What  to  us  ? 
2.  The  Book  brought,  v.  2-6 ;  Jer.  15. 16 ; 

Psa.  119.  111. 
Who  brought  it  ?    To  whom  ? 
"Who  are  included  in  "  all  that  could  hear 

with  understanding?  " 

TEACHINGS  OF   THE  LESSON. 
How  does  this  lesson  illustrate  the  following  Scripture  injunctions— 

1 .  "  \ot  fiirsakiiii;  the  assembling  of  ourselves  tOj^ether  I"    Heb.  10.  25. 
'2.  "  '•eart-h  the  Hcriptiires  ?"   J(jhn  5.  39. 

3.  "  TIk"  *<ervant  of  the  Lord  must  .  .  .  he  .  .  .  apt  to  teach  V   2  Tim.  2.  24. 

4.  '•  Sseek  that  ye  may  excel  to  the  edifying  of  the  Church  1"   1  Cor.  14.  12. 

WORDS  VVITH  LITTLE   FOLKS 

1.  Be  found  among  those  who  study  God's  word. 

2.  Pay  attention  to  those  who  teach  God's  word. 

3.  Seek  to  understand  the  lessons  of  God's  word. 

J, —.J* 

I   Thy  word  was  unto  me  the  joy  and  rejoicing  of  mine  heart.  I 
I  Jer.  15.  16.  I 

HOIViE  WORK   FOR  YOUTHFUL  BEREANS. 
Find  when  and  where  Joshua  read  the  law  to  all  the  people  —  ^Tio  found  the  book 
of  the  law  in  the  time  of  Hezekiah  —  When  and  where  Chi-ist,  after  his  resiu-rection, 
caased  his  disciples  to  undei-stand  the  Scriptures. 

DOCTBrNAL  SUGGESTION— Tixe  divine  authority  of  Scripture. 

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[Feb.  9. 


The  Keeping  op  the  Sabbath  ;  or,  The  Holy  Day. 


Neh.  13.  15  22. 


Commit  to  memory  verses  19-22. 


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e  (lays*  saw  T  in  .Tu'dali  Rome  trcadini'  %vine-]>ri'sse'' 

atlin^r  assL-s  ;  as 


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\\'\  l.rin<,'inir  in  sliuavi 

anil  tiir-^,  and  all  Jna/mer  of  Imnlens,  -' whicli 
thev  hroiiiriil  iiiU»  .le-ru'sa-Iem  on  the  sal>l)ath  day:  and  1  testi- 
fie(i  agnhist  them  in  llie  day  wherein  they  sold  vietuals. 

l»i  Tliere  dwell  men  o\'  Tyre  also  therein,  which  l)nMjglit  fish, 
and  all  manner  ot"  ware,  and  sold  ou  the  subbulh  uutotlie  chihlren 
of  Ju'dab,  and  in  .le-rusa-lem. 

17  Then  I  contended  with  the  nobles  of  .Ju'dah,  and  said  unto 
them,  What  evil  thing  is  tlii.s  that  ye  do,  and  profane  the  sab- 
bath day  i 

18  Did  not  your  fathers  thus,  and  did  not  our  God  brino:  all 
this  evil  ui)on  us,  and  upon  this  city  i  yet  ye  ^  brhig  more  wrath 
upon  Is'ra-el  by  profaning  the  sabbatli. 

19  And  it  came  to  pass,  that  when  the  gates  of  Je-ru'sa-lcm 
*  began  to  be  dark  before  the  sabbath,  I  commanded  that  the 
gates  should  be  shut,  and  charged  that  they  should  not  be  opened 
till  after  the  sabbath:    ^and  some  of  my  servants  set  I  at  the 

Sates,  that  there  should  no  burdeu  be  brought  iu  on  the  sabbath 

20  So  the  merchants,  and  sellers  of  all  kmd  of  ware,  lodged 
without  Je-ru'sa-lem  once  or  twice. 

21  Then  I  testilied  against  them,  and  said  unto  them,  Why 
lodge  ye  « about  the  wall  i  if  ye  do  so  again,  I  will  lay  hands 
on  vou.  From  that  time  forth  came  they  no  more  ou  the  sab- 
batli. 

22  And  I  commanded  the  Le'vites  that 'they  should  cleanse 
themselves,  and  that  they  sliouhl  come  and  keep  the  gates,  to 
sanctify  the  sabbath  day.  Keniember  me,  (J  my  (4(n'.,  cnn- 
cerniiig  this  also,  and  spare  u»e  according  to  the  "greatness  of 
tliy  mercy. 


>  Exod.  20.  10. 
^Jei-.  !7.  21; 
chap.  10.  3L 


3  Add  fierce 

wrath. 


*  Lev.  23.  38. 
»Jer.  17.  2L 


s  Before  the 
walL 


I  Chap.  12.  30. 


8  Or.  multi- 
tude. 


HOME  READINGS. 
M.    The  keeping  of  the  Sabbath.. Neh.  13.  l'i-22. 

Jk.  Its  holiness Matt.  li.  1-l.S. 

W.  Its  observance Isa.  .56.  1-12. 

Th.  Its  duties Jer.  17.  19-27. 

F.    Commanded  by  God Exod.:?1.12-lS. 

S.    A  memorial  of  creation Gen.  1.  2t>-;il ; 

2.  1  3. 
S.    A  type  of  heavenly  rest Heb.  4.  1-11. 


LESSON  HYMN.  CM, 

Blest  day  of  God  :  most  calm,  most  bright, 

Tlie  tlist,  the  best  of  days  ; 
The  laborer's  rest,  tlie  saint's  delight, 

The  day  of  prayer  and  praise. 
This  day  I  rnnst  with  (Jud  appear; 

For,  Lord,  the  day  is  tliine  : 
Help  me  to  si>end  it  in  thy  fear, 

And  thus  to  make  it  thine. 


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OUTLINE. 
The  day  profaned. 

V.  15-18. 
The  day  sanctified. 

V.  10-22. 


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HOLY  DAY          1 

GOLDEN   TEXT. 

Remember  the  Sabbath  day, 
to  keep  it  holy.  Exod.  20.  8. 


INTRODUCTORY. 

After  the  reading  of  the  law,  the  people  kept  the  feast  of  tabernacles,  and  then 

entered  into  a  solemn  covenant  to  keep  all  the  law  of  the  Lord.   Read  chapters  9  and 

10.    Neheniiah,  after  a  time  spent  in  Babylon,  returned  to  Jerusalem,  and  found  the 

people  disobeying  God's  law. 

QUESTIONS  ON   THE  OUTLINE. 


1.  T/ie  da?/  profaned,   v.  15-18;   Ezek. 
22.8;  Jer.  17."  21,  22,2.3. 

When  and  where  was  the  Sabbath  insti- 
tuted'/ Gen.  2.  3. 

What  makes  it  holy  ? 

What  is  the  meaning  of  profaned? 

What  is  it  to  profane  the  Sabbath  ? 

Repeat  the  fourth  commandment?    [law? 

How  had  the  people  of  Judah  broken  this 

What  evils  had  befallen  their  fathers  for 
profaning  the  Sabbath  ?  Jer.  17.  27. 

Is  the  Sabbath  law  binding  upon  us? 

What  works  only  aie  proper  to  be  done 
on  the  Sabbath?  Matt.  12.  12. 

TEACHINGS  OF  THE   LESSON. 

Wherein  does  this  lesson  teach  that— 

1.  IVejtIect  of  God's  law  brings  evil  upon  usi 

2.  Those  who  neglect  God's  law  ghould  be 
rebuked  ? 

3.  Go.l   reniembers  those   who  sanctify  his 
Sabbath^ 

WORDS  WITH   LITTLE   FOLKS. 

1.  Avoid  the  company  of  Sabbath  breakers, 

2.  Encourage  others  in  keeping  the  Sabbath, 
o.  Seek  God's  blessing  on  the  labors  of  the 

Sabbath. 


The  daif  sanctified,  v.  19-22 ;  Isa.  56. 2 ; 
58.  13,  14. 

"\Maat  is  the  meaning  of  sanctified  ? 

What  did  Nehemiah  command  ? 

What  gates  ? 

Why  shut  them  at  dark  before  the  Sab- 
bath ?  Lev.  2:J.  32. 

What  did  the  merchants  do  then  ?    [this  ? 

Why  did  Nehemiah  stop  them  from  doing 

What  wrong  is  there  in  tempting  others 
to  do  wrong  ? 

How  should  we  keep  the  Sabbath  day? 

AVhy  did  the  Levites  need  cleansing? 

How  mav  we  be  cleansed  from  sin? 


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Call   the   Sabbath    a    delight, 
holy  of  the  Lord.   Isa.  58.  13. 


■J^-^^^lBi^    HOME  WORK   FOR  YOUTHFUL  BEREANS. 

fiTv  GATi:s.                           Find  In  Luke  what  Chilst's  habit  was  in  re- 
gard to  the  Sahbvh In  Isa.  58,  what  is  the  blessedness  of  kt-eping  the  Sabbath 

In  Exod.  20,  what  the  Sabbath  is  a  memorial  of. . . .  And  in  Heb.  4,  of  what  it  is  a  type. 
DOCTEINAX.  SUGGESTION— The  sanctity  of  the  Sabbath. 


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B.  C.  -l-l-l.]  HjESSOXT      -^ril-  [*>b.  16. 

The  Way  of  the  Highteous;  or,  The  Holy  Life. 

Psalm  1.  1-6.  Ccmmit  to  memory  verses  1-6. 

1  Blessed  im  tlie  man  that  waiketh  not  in  the  counsel  of  the 
aun.sjodly,  nor  standoth  in  the  way  of  sinners,  nor  sittcth  in  the 
seat  of  the  scornful : 

2  But  his  delight  is  in  the  law  of  the  Lord  ;  and  in  his  law 
doth  he  meditate  day  and  ni.<;ht. 

3  And  he  shall  he  like  a  tree  planted  by  the  rivers  of  water, 
that  bringeth  forth  his  fruit  in  his  season;  his  leaf  also  shall  not 
3 wither;  and  whatsoever  he  docth  shall  ■» prosper. 

4  Tlie  ungodly  are  not  so :  but  are  like  the  chaff  which  the 
■wind  driveth  away. 

5  Therefore  the  ungodly  shall  not  stand  in  the  judgment,  nor 
sinners  in  the  congregation  of  the  righteous. 

6  For  5 the  Lord  knoweth  the  way  of  the  righteous:  but  the 
way  of  the  ungodly  shall  perish. 


■  Prov.  4.  14. 
■i  Or,  wicked. 


3  Fade. 

<  Gen.  39.  3 ; 

Psalm  128.  3; 

1  Tim.  4.  8. 


Nahum  1.  7 ; 
John  10.  14 ; 
2  Tim.  2. 19. 


Notes — The  Hebrew  name  of  the  Psalms  is  "  The  Book  of  Praise."  It  is  by 
different  authors.  The  inscriptions  to  the  Psalms,  which  are  very  ancient, 
ascribe  sevent^'-three  to  David,  two  to  Solomon,  twelve  to  Asaph,  twelve  to 
the  sons  of  Korah,  one  to  Ethan,  one  to  Moses,  and  leave  forty-nine  anony- 
mous. The  first  Psalm  is  sometimes  written  as  a  preface  to  the  whole  book, 
and  Psalm  2  numbered  as  first,  as  in  some  manuscripts  of  Acts  13.  33.  Its 
author  is  unknown.  Blessed — Literally,  "  Oh,  the  happiness."  Ungodly — 
The  impenitently  wicked.  Tree—T\\Q  palm-tree  is  evergreen,  flourishes  by 
living  Avaters,  and  bears  fruit,  (dates.)  Chaff— \n  ancient  winnowing  the  wind 
blew  away  the  chaff,  while  the  wheat  remained.  Stand — Or,  "rise  up."  They 
shall  be  cast  down,  unable  to  stand  in  the  presence  of  their  Judge.  Judgment 
— The  final  judgment  of  the  world ;  that  great  day  when  the  good  and  the  bad 
shall  be  separated.  Matt.  25.  31,  32 ;  also  Matt.  13.  49,  50. 


HOME   READINGS. 
M.   The  way  of  the  risrhteous.... Psalm  1.  1-6. 
Th.  The  duty  of  the  righteous.. .Deut.  6.  1-25. 
W.  The  Kro\\-th  of  the  righteous.  Heh.  0.  1-20. 
Th.  Comfort  for  the  righteous.. 1  .John  2.  1-17. 

F.    Joy  for  the  righteous Jolin  1.5.  1-11. 

S.    Blessings  for  the  righteous.. Psalm  12S.  1-6. 
S.    Heaven  for  the  righteous....  He  v.  21.  11-27. 


LESSON  HYMN.  C.  M. 

Walk  in  the  light !  so  shalt  thou  know 

That  fellowship  of  love, 
His  Spirit  only  can  bestow 

Who  reigns'in  light  above. 
Walk  in  the  light !  thy  path  shall  be 

Peaceful,  serene,  and  bright : 
For  God,  hy  ^race,  shall  dwell  in  thee, 


And  God  himseli  is  light. 


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OUTLINE. 

The  way  of  the  right- 
eous.   V.  1-3. 

The  way  of  the  uii- 
godly.    V.  4-G. 


GOLDEN  TEXT. 
But  the  path  of  the  just  is  as 
l.he  shining  light,  that  shinet'n 
more  and  more  unto  the  per- 
fect day.    Piov.  4.  18. 


INTRODUCTORY. 
"Who  wrote  most  of  the  Psalms  ?    When  did  he  live  ?    Tell  all  you  can  of  his  history  ? 
What  is  he  called  In  2  Sam.  23. 1  ? 

QUESTIONS  ON   THE    OUTLINE 


1.  TTie  waij  of  the  righteous,  \.  1-3;  Psa. 

15.  1-4;  11.7. 
What  is  the  meaning?  of  righteous  ? 
What  does  the  rijrhteous  man  avoid? 
What  do  you  understand  by  "  the  counsel 

of  tlie  unj?odly?" 
Why  not  walk  in  their  counsel? 
Where  does  the  sinner  stand? 
Who  are  meant  by  the  scorofui  ? 
What  is  the  only  safe  way? 
In  what  does  the  righteous  delight? 
What  is  it  to  delight  in  God's  law? 
Do  you  so  love  it? 

To  what  is  the  righteous  compared? 
State  all  the  points  of  likeness. 
What  promise  is  given  the  righteous? 
How  mav  we  attain  to  righteousness? 

Titus  3.  5-7. 


The  ivaii  of  the  unrjodhj,  v.  4-6  ;  Prov. 
15.  9  ;  4.  19. 
What  is  meant  by  ungodly? 
To  what  are  they  compared  ? 
How  are  they  like  chaiT?  [3.  17. 

What  shall  be  done  with  the  chaff  ?  Luke 
Where  cannot  tliey  stand  ? 
What  is  meant  by  "  standing  in  the  judg- 
ment?" 
What  judgment? 

AVho  shalfbe  the  judge?  Acts  17.  31. 
AMiat  congregation  ? 
Where  shall  it  be  ?  Matt.  2.5.  31,  32. 
Where  shall  the  wicked  go?  Matt.  25.  46, 
What  is  the  summing  up?  v.  6. 
Is  there  an  v  hope  for  the  wicked  ?  John  3.1G. 
What  must  they  do?  Acts  2.  38. 
Is  there  any  other  hope  ?  Acts  4. 12. 


TEACHINGS  OF  THE   LESSON. 
How  does  this  lesson  teach  that— 

1.  The  l)e;:iiinin^  of  the  new  life  involves  the  abandonment 

of  the  old  1 

2.  The  delight  of  the  new  life  is  in  knowing  and  keeping 

<jiod'.s  law  1 

3.  Theglory  of  the  new  life  is  in  bringing  forth  much  fruit  T 

WORDS   WITH   LITTLE   FOLKS. 
1.  Shun  evil  companionship.    2.  Seek  knowledge  from  God's 
■word.    3.  Remember  that  God  knows  all  your  ways. 


^^^     1 


Even  a  child,  is  knovvn  by  his  doings,  wheth- 
er his  work  be  pure,  and  whether  it  be 
right.    Prov.  20.  11. 


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HOME  WORK  FOR  YOUTHFUL  BEREANS. 
^     Find  the  name  of  a  king,  grandson  of  David,  who  walked  in 
iie  counsel  of  the  unsodly  —  Find  the  name  of  a  king  of  Judah, 
^  a  descendant  of  David,  who  began  to  reign  at  eight  years  of  age, 
and  who  walked  in  the  ways  of  the  righteous. 
DOCTKINAIi  SUGGESTION— The  reward  of  righteousness. 


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B. c.  1013.]  ijEs^onsr  "^riii. 

The  King  in  Ziox;  or,  The  Holy  Lord. 


[Feb.  23. 


Psalm  2.  1-12. 


Commit  to  memory  verses  1-6. 


1  Why  do  the  heathen  ^rage,  and  the  people  2  imagine  a  vain 
thiutr? 

2  The  kinffs  of  the  earth  set  themselves,  and  the  rulers  take 
counsel  together,  against  the  Lord,  and  against  his  ^  Anointed, 
saying, 

3  Let  *  us  break  their  bands  asunder,  and  cast  away  their  cords 
from  us. 

4  He  5  that  sitteth  in  the  heavens  shall  laugh  :  the  Lord  shall 
have  them  in  derision. 

5  Then  shall  lie  speak  unto  them  in  his  wrath,  and  «vex  them 
in  his  sore  displeasure. 

6  Yet  have  I  ^  set  my  King  ^  upon  my  holy  hill  of  Zi'on, 

7  I  will  declare  "the  decree:  the  Lord  hath  said  unto  me, 
1"  Thou  art  my  Son  :  this  day  have  I  begotten  tliee. 

8  Ask  "of  me,  and  I  sliall  give  thee  the  heathen  for  thine 
mheritance,  and  the  uttermost  parts  of  the  earth  for  thy  pos- 
session. 

9  Thou  12  shalt  break  them  with  a  rod  of  iron  ;  thou  shalt  dash 
them  in  pieces  like  a  potter's  vessel. 

10  Be  wise  now  therefore,  0  ye  kings ;  be  instructed,  ye  judges 
of  the  earth. 

11  Serve  the  Lord  with  fear,  and  rejoice  with  trembling. 

12  Kiss  13 the  Son,  lest  he  be  angry,  and  ye  perisli/rom  the 
■way,  when  his  wrath  is  kindled  but  a  little.*  Blessed  ^*  are  all 
they  that  put  their  trust  in  him. 


>  Or,  tumult- 
uously 
assemble ; 
Acts  i.  25. 

2  Meditate. 

3  Psalm  45.  7  ; 
John  1.  41. 

"  Luke  19.  14. 
s  Psalm  11.  i. 


«  Or,  trouble. 

■"Anointed. 

8  Upon  Zion. 
the  hill  of  ■ 
my  holiness. 

9  Or,  for  a 
decree. 

■"Acts  13.  33; 

Heb.  1.  .0  ; 

Heb.  .5.  5. 
H  Dan.  7. 13,14; 

John  17.  4,  5. 
» 2  Matt.  21.  44; 

Kev.  12.  .5. 

i3.John5.  22.  23. 
Mjer.  17.  7. 


Notes — Vain  thing— That  which  will  come  to  naught.  Set  themselves— In 
defiance,  as  Goliath,  1  Sam.  17.  16.  ^7ioi?ii!ed— Literally,  "Messiali,"  same 
as  " Christ  "  in  Greek.  Acts  4.  26.  Ibtter^ s  vessel — Earthenware.  When  shiv- 
ered it  cannot  be  mended.  Kiss — Acknowledge  his  authority.  1  Sam.  10.  1  ; 
1  Kings  19.  18. 


HOME   READINGS. 

^L    The  King:  in  Zion. Psalm  2.  1-13. 

Tu.  On  his  throne Acts  2.  14-37. 

W.   His  frovernnient Heb.  1. 1-14. 

Th.  Head  of  his  Church Eph.  1.  .V23. 

F.    His  subjects Luke  19.  12-27. 

S.     His  reig-n  universal Phil.  2.1-11. 

S.     King  forever Psalm  89. 1.5  37. 


LESSON    HYMN.  CM. 

Jov  to  the  world  !  the  L<iid  is  come ; 

Let  earth  receive  her  King: ; 
Let  every  heart  prepare  him  room, 

And  heaven  and  nature  sing. 
He  niles  the  woild  with  ti-uth  and  grace. 

And  makes  the  nations  prove 
The  srlories  of  his  rifirhteuusne.ss, 

Aud  wonders  of  his  love. 


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OUTLINE. 
His  foes.    V.  1-5. 
His  friends,    v.  G-ls; 


HOLY  LORD 


GOLOEN  TEXT. 
God    hath    made   that    same 
Jesus,  whom  ye  have  crucified, 
boih    Lord    and    Christ.      Acts 
2.  36. 


INTRODUCTORY. 

When  was  the  first  promise  of  a  Saviour?  Gen.  3.  15.  To  whom  was  the  next 
promise  made?  Gen.  12.  2.  By  whom  did  the  nt-xt  promise  come?  Gen.  49.  10. 
■\Vhat  promise  came  hv  Moses  ?  Deut.  18.  15.  What  promise  of  Christ  was  given  to 
David?    Psa.  89.  1&-29. 

QUESTIONS  ON   THE  OUTLINE. 


1.  Wis  foes,  V.  1-5;  Matt.  12.  30;  1  Cor. 

15.  2.5. 
What  foes  of  Christ  are  mentioned? 
AVhat  are  tJiey  represented  as  doing  ? 
Why  is  it  a  vain  thing  to  fight  against 

God  ? 
What  is  meant  hy  "set  themselves?" 

[a.ns:  Placed"  as  in  battle  array.] 
Can  you  tell  why  men  do  so? 
How  may  we  Ug'ht  airainst  (iod? 
Whom  does  Christ  sayaie  his  foes  ?  Luke 

11.  2:1 
In  striving  to  f«st  off  Christ's  rule  what 

do  men  gain?    Mark  8.  3t),  37. 
Why   do   they  deserve   derision  ?    Prov. 

1.  2i,  2.5. 
What  will  become  of  them  ? 
How  may  they  escape? 


3.  His  friends,   v.   6-12;    John  15.  14; 

Heb.  2.  11. 
Who  is  the  King,  and  where  Is  his  throne  ? 

Psa.  24.  10;  48.  1,2.  law.] 

TMiat  is  a  decree?     LAxs:  Unchangeable 
Who  made  this  decree? 
Who  is  (iod's  "only  begotten  Son?" 
When  and  where  did  God  acknowledge 

Jesus  as  his  Sou?    Luke  3.  22. 
What  is  his  inheritance? 
When  shall  this  fully  come  to  pass?  Rev. 

11.  15.  [9.  10, 

What  is  the  beginning  of  wisdom  ?  Prov. 
Who,  then,  are  only  wise? 
How  do  tiiey  show  their  wisdom?  v.  11. 
Uov,'  does  this  prove  them  to  be  Christ's 

friends?  John  15.  14. 
Who  are  blessed  ?    Why  ? 


TEACHINGS  OF  THE   LESSON. 
How  does  this  lesson  show— 

1.  The  impotence  of  man's  oppo.sitioni 

3.  'I'hi*  innJcHty  of  Grod'M  power  f 

3.  'J  he  ble.o!«e(iiie!!*8  ofChrist'-s  rei<;ii  I 

WORDS  WITH   LITTLE   FOLKS. 
1.  "  Be  wise."    v.  10. 

2.  "Serve  the  Lord."   v.  11. 

3.  "Ti-ust  in  him."   v.  12. 

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\  1  know  th  .t  my  Redeemer  liveih.    Job  19.  25. 


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Find  how  many  times  Jesus  speaks  of  his  kingdom  in  the  Gospel  of  Mark. 

DOCTRLNAi  SUGGESTION— The  divine  Sonship  of  Christ. 


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oHeb.  9.  It; 

1  John  1.  7  ; 

Rev.  1.  5. 
3  Psalm  32.  5. 


The  Prayer  of  the  Penitent;    or,  Humility  before  God. 

Psalm  51.  1-13.  Commit  to  memory  verses  9-13 

1  Have  mercy  upon  me,  0  God,  according  to  thy  loving-kind-  I  „ 

ness  ;   according  unto  the  multitude  of  tliy  tender  mercies  ^  blot 
out  mv  transgressions.  ,     _ 

2  Wash  2  me  throughly  from  mine  iniquity,  and  cleanse  me 
from  my  sin.  .  ,  .      . 

3  For  3 1  acknowledge  my  transgressions :  and  my  sm  is  ever 
before  me.  . 

4  Against  ^thee,  thee  only,  have  I  sinned,  and  done  tliu  evil 
'in  thy  sight ;  « that  thou  mightest  be  justified  when  thou  speak- 
est,  anih  be  clear  when  thou  judgest. 

5  Behold,  ^  I  was  shapen  in  iniquity ;  and  in  sin  did  my  mother 
8  conceive  me. 

6  Behold,  thou  desirest  truth  in  the  inward  parts  ;  and  m  the 
hidden  j!?a>-i  thou  .shalt  make  me  to  know  wisdom. 

7  Purge  me  with  hyssop,  and  I  shall  be  clean :  wash  me,  and 
I  shall  be  whiter  than  snow. 

8  Make  me  to  hear  joy  and  gladness ;  that  the  bones  xnTiich 
thou  hast  broken  may  rejoice. 

9  Hide  thy  face  from  my  sins,  and  blot  out  all  mine  iniqui- 
ties. 

10  Create  » in  me  a  clean  heart,  0  God ;  and  reneAV  i"  a  right 
spirit  within  me. 

11  Cast  me  not  away  "  from  thy  presence ;  and  take  not  thy 
12  Holy  Spirit  from  me. 

12  Restore  unto  me  the  joj  of  thy  salvation ;  and  uphold  me 
witJi  thy  free  i^  Spirit : 

13  Then  will  1  teach  transgressors  thy  ways  ;  and  sinners  shall 
be  converted  unto  thee.  

Notes. — Mightest  he  justified — God's  judgment  on  sin  is  justified  by  man's 
confession.  Hyssop — As  in  cleansing  from  leprosy.  Lev.  14.  4.  Than  snow — 
A  ^symbol  of  purity.  See  Isa.  1.  18;  Mark  9.  3  ;  Eev.  3.  5.  Blot  owiJ— Total 
erasure,  as  if  writing  from  a  tablet. 


*  Gen.  39.  9  ; 
Lev.  5.  19. 

5  Luke  15.  2L 

6  Rom.  3.  L 
1  Job  14.  4  ; 

John  3.  6  : 

Rom.  5.  12 ; 

Ei)!i.  2.  3. 

8  Warm  me. 


3  Acts  1.5.  9  ; 
Eph.  2.  10. 

10  Or,  a 
constant 
spirit. 

11  Gen.  4.  U. 
laEzck.  36.  27  I 

Roin.  8.  9 ; 

Eph.  4.  30. 

IS  2  Cor.  3.  17. 


HOME  READINGS. 
M.   The  prayer  of  the  penitent. .Psalm  51. 1-12. 

Ta.  Transient  i-epcntanee Exod.  10. 16-29. 

W.  Repentance  of  tlie  head Num.  22.  22-35. 

77i.  Private  repentance 1  Sam.  15.10-31. 

F.    After  repentance Josh.  7. 10-28. 

.S.    Repentance  of  despaii- Matt.  27.  1-10. 

S.    True  repentance Luke  15. 11-24. 


LESSON    HYMN.  L.  M. 

With  broken  heart  and  contrite  sigh 

A  trembling  sinner,  Lord,  I  cry  ; 
Thy  pardoning  grace  is  rich  and  free  : 

O  God,  be  merciful  to  me. 
I  smite  upon  my  troubled  breast. 

With  deep  and  conscious  guilt  oppressed 
Christ  and  his  cross  my  only  plea  : 

O  God,  be  merciful  to  me. 


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OUTLINE. 

1.  Man's  sin.    v.  1-5. 

2.  God's  grace,    y,  6-13. 


GOLDEN  TEXT. 

g%^     I    Wash    me   thoroughly   from 
^^p     mine  iniquity,  and  cleanse  me 
'NrA.««j^    I  from  my  sin.   Psa.  51.  2. 


INTRODUCTORY. 
Who  wrote  this  Psalm?    "What  great  sin  had  he  committed?    Who  had  reproved 
him?    Read  2  Sam.  12. 1-10. 


QUESTIONS  ON 

1.  3fa7i's  sxriy   v.  1-5 ;  Rom.  3.  23  ;  Gal. 

3.  22. 
What  is  sin?  1  John  3.  4 ;  5.  17. 
Who  keeps  a  record  of  all  our  sius  ? 
How  may  the  record  be  blotted  out  ? 
How  is  sin  a  defilement  ? 
Who  only  can  wash  it  out? 
In  what  must  it  be  washed  ?   Rev.  1.  5. 
What  must  the  sinner  do? 
What  is  it  to  repent? 
Against  whom  is  all  sin? 
Why  is  it  always  in  his  sight?  Job  31.  4. 
To  whom  must  sin  be  acknowledged  ? 
In  acknowledging  our  sins,  how  do  we 

justify  God  ? 
In  what  attribute  of  God  is  the  sinner's 

only  hope  ? 


THE   OUTLINE. 

3.  GocVs  grace,  v.  6-13 ;  Eph.  2.8  ;  1  Tim. 

1.14. 
Repeat  the  first  verse. 
According  to  what  does  David  ask  mercy? 
Is  that  much  or  little  ? 
How  clean  did  he  wish  to  be  washed?  v.  7. 
What  does  whiteness  signify  ? 
What  kind  of  a  heart  did  he  ask  for? 
Where  does  Christ  say  detiling  sins  come 

from  ?   Matt.  15.  19. 
What  other  five  things  did  David  ask  for? 
How  were  each  forfeited  by  his  sin? 
How  would  granting  it  show  God's  grace  ? 
What  results  would  follow  ? 
What  would  he  teach  transgressors  ? 
What  ways?  [do? 

What  should  God's  grace  lead  sinners  to 


TEACHINGS  OF  THE   LESSON. 
Wherein  does  this  lesson  teach  that— 

1.  Humble  penitence  leads  to  confession  1 
5J.  Penitent  confession  secures  for::iveness  ? 
3.  Fortciving  na^Tcy  prompts  to  purity  of  lifet 

WORDS  WITH   LITTLE   FOLKS. 

1.  Confess  your  sins  to  God. 

2.  Trust  in  his  mercy. 

3.  Pray  for  a  clean  heart. 


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God  be  nnerciful  to  me  a  sinner.   Luke  18.  13. 


HOME  WORK    FOR  YOUTHFUL    BEREANS. 

Find  the  name  of  another  king  of  Judah  who  repented  of  his  sin,  and  was  for- 
given—  Find,  toward  the  latter  part  of  1  Chronicles,  what  other  sin  Satan  tempted 
David  to  commit,  and  what  came  of  it. 

DOCTKLNAIi  SUGGESTION-Con-viction  of  sin. 


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The  Jot  of  ForgivkxesS;   or,    Salvation  from   God. 


[]»Iarch  9. 


Psalm  32.  1-11. 


Commit  to  memory  verses  7-11. 


1  Blessed  is  he  whose  Uransgression  is  forgiven,  whose  sin  is 
covered. 

2  Blessed  is  the  man  unto  whom  the  Lord  ^  imputeth  not  in- 
iquity, juid  ='  ill  whose  spirit  there  is  no  guile. 

3  Wlicii  I  kept  silunce,  my  bones  waxed  old  through  my  roar- 
ing all  tlie  day  long  : 

4  For  day  a^id  night  thy  hand  was  heavy  upon  me:  my  moist- 
ure is  turned  into  tlie  drought  of  summer.     Se'lah. 

5  1  aeknowledged  my  sin  unto  thee,  and  mine  iniquity  have  I 
not  hid.  1  *  said,  I  will  confess  my  transgressions  unto  the  Loud  ; 
and  thou  forgavest  the  iniquity  of  my  sin.     Se'lah. 

6  For  » this  shall  every  one  that  is  godly  pray  «  unto  thee  ^  in  a 
time  when  thou  mayest  be  found :  surely  in  the  floods  of  great 
waters  they  shall  not  eoiiie  nigh  unto  him. 

7  Thou  '*art  iny  hiding-place  ;  thou  shalt  preserve  me  from 
trouble:  thou  shalt  compass  me  about  with  songs  of  deliverance. 
Se'lah.  ^ 

8  I  will  9  instruct  thee  and  teach  thee  in  the  way  which  thou 
shalt  go:  1"!  will  iruide  thee  with  mine  eye. 

9  Be  ye  not  as  the  horse,  or  as  the  mule,  which  have  no  under- 
Btanding;  whose  mouth  must  be  held  in  with  bit  and  bridle,  lest 
they  come  near  unto  thee. 

10  Many  "sorrows  shall  be  to  the  wicked:  hut  '^he  that  trust- 
eth  in  the  Lord,  mercy  shall  compass  him  about. 

11  Be  glad  in  the  Loun,  and  rejoice,  ye  righteous:  and  shout 
for  joy,  all  ye  that  are  upright  in  heart. 


1  Psalm  So.  2  i 

Koin.  4.  6. 
2!JCor.  .0.  19. 
3Jolinl.  47. 


«  Prov.  2.'?.  13 ; 

Isaiah  05.  24  ; 

Luke  Ih.  18  ; 

1  John  I.  9. 
6 1  Tim.  1.  16. 
6  l.saiah  .55.  6  ; 

John  7.  34. 
Tin  a  time  of 

flndinp. 

8  Psalm  9.  9 ; 
Psalm  27.  5 ; 
Psalm  31.  20; 
Psalm  119. 
114. 

9  Isaiah  48.  17. 
lul  will 

contisi'l 
thee,  mine 
ej  e  shall  be 
npou  thee. 

1 1  Prov.  13.  21 ; 
llotn.  2.  9. 

12  Psalm  34.  8; 
INalni  84. 12 ; 
Prov.  Iti.  20 ; 
Jer.  17.  7. 


Notes.— Torem/— Out  of  sight,  pardoned.  Impnteth—'-'-  To  charge,  to  attrib- 
ute, to  set  to  the  account  of"  ( Wubster.)  6^'/«7e— Duplicity,  deceit.  Mij 
hone^ — Sign  of  great  anguish,  the  effect  of  awakened  conscience.  See  Psa.  6.  2, 
and  31.  10,  List  theij  co/zje— Head,  "Or  it  will  not  come  iii<rh  thue."  Com- 
/?cw.s— Surround  as  with  a  large  shield  ;  a  protection  from  the  dai  ts  of  the  enemy. 


HOME   READINGS. 

M.    The  joy  of  fortrivenoss Psalm  32.  1-11. 

Tu.  Forgiveness  promised Isa.  1.  lli-ai. 

W.   Forgiveness  from  (iud Maik  2.  l-ll. 

Th.  Foririveness  throu^rh  faith. .Aets  1(».  34-4.3. 
F.    Foi-jriveiiess  for  tlie  sinner  .Luke  7.  3t;-:)0. 

&.     Foiviveness  foi-  all Rom.  5.  8-21. 

S.    Forgiveness  complete Psalm  103. 1-12. 


LEbSON    HYMN.        7s.,  6s. 

Naught,  naught  1  eonnt  as  treasure, 

Conipaied,  O  Christ,  with  thee  I 
Thy  sorrow  witliout  measure 

Karneii  peace  and  joy  for  me. 
1  love  to  own.  Lord  Jesns  ! 

Thy  claims  o'er  me  and  mine  : 
Bouii:ht  with  thy  blood  most  precious, 

Whose  can  I  be  but  thme ! 


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OUTLINE. 

^i 

Q 

GOLDEN   TEXT. 

Saltatiox— 

1.    From  sin.    v.  1-5. 

1 

Blessed   is   he  whose  trans- 

2.  From  danger,    v.  6-0. 

illif' 

. 

gression  is  forgiven    whose  sin 

3.   Froni  sorrow,  v.  10-11. 

FREE   ^ 

■^ 

is  covered,    rsa.  3-,\  1. 

INTRODUCTORY. 
Tbis  Psalm  was  probably  \vTitten  by  David  soon  after  his  repentance,  as  set  forth  in 
the  last  lesson,  and  celebrates  his  .joy  at  forj^iveness.    It  is  one  of  the  seven  which 
Augustine  is  said  to  have  studird  incessantly. 

QUESTIONS  ON   THE  OUTLINE. 
t.  Salvation  from  s)?!,  v.  1-5 ;  1  John  1.  9.     Does  God  keep  us  from  all  trouble? 
Who  is  blessed  ?    Whv  ?  What  do.-s  lie  do  ?   Rom.  8.  2S. 


What  is  implied  by  "  forgiven?"         —-^ 

What  by  " covered?" 

What  by  "Iraputeth  not  iniquity  ?" 

What  is  guile? 

What  is  the  condition  of  the  sinner  before 

forgiveness  ? 
Explain  the  tlgures  used. 
What  is  the  way  to  secure  forgiveness? 
How  do  we  know  that  we  shall  receive 

it?   John  0.  37. 
2.  Sal  rat  ion  from  rTn7if7cr,  v.G-9:  2  Tim. 

4.  18 ;  Isa.'  41.  10. 
What  calamity  is  refeiTed  to  in  v.  fi? 
What  does  it  symbolize?    Psa.  18.  4,  5,  16. 
What  is  meant  by  a  hiding-place? 
How  Is  God  such  a  refuge  to  his  people? 


What  eR'ect  does  a  joyous  heart  have  upon 

trouble?  fus  from  danger? 

How  will  following  God's  teaching  keep 
What  is    the    difference   between   being 

guided  by  the  eye  and  by  the  bridle  ? 
If  we  are  guided  by  God's  eye.  how  only 

can  we  kecji  from  going  astray? 
3.  S'ilvati<»i  from  xonnw,  v.  10, 11 ;  John 

14.  1  ;  Isa".  '2Ck  3. 
What  sonows  have  the  wicked ? 
How  are  those  who  trust  in  God  saved 

from  them? 
What  is  it  that  shall  compass  them  about  ? 
Why  shnuld  this  make  tJ:em  glad? 
Why  ought  Christians  to  be  the  happiest 

of  men  ? 


TEACHINGS  OF  THH  LESSON. 
How  may  we  lear-n  from  this  lesson  that— 

1.  Open  coiife-.«io!i  U  ::<M)d  Tor  iho  soul  ? 

2.  Ill  <if<)d'«  hidiitg-phicp  tlirre  is  ampir  rj-fii-p  1    v.  Ci,  7. 

3.  The  ijuidiijg  look  of  love  is  Ix-tter  thnn  the  I  ridit*  of  discipline  ?    v.  8,  9. 

WORDS   WITH    LITTLE    FOLKS. 

1.  If  you  anifess  you  will  be /oj  yt fcn. 

2.  If  you  trust  yoii  will  be  kept. 

3.  If  you  olieu  you  will  be  li}t\-<srA. 


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If  we  confess  our  sins,  he  is  faithful  and  jusl  to  forgive 
us  our  sins.    1  Johu  1.  9. 


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HOME    WORK   FOR   YOUTHFUL    BEREANS. 

Find  in  1  Kings,  and  read,  Solom'm's  prayt^r  for  r>r'.riveness  of  tht^  people  when 

they  should  sin  —  Find  and  read  Datiiel's  pfaver  of  confession,  and  for  forgiveness 

of  sins Find,  in  the  latter  part  of  Luke,  Christ's  prayer  fur  the  forgiveness  of  hia 

6nemit^s. 

DOCTB,INAL  SUGGESTION— The  forgiveness  of  sins. 


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Delight  ix  God's  House;  or,  Communing  witli  God 

Psa,lm  84.  1-12.  Commit  to  memory 

1  How  1  amiable  are  thv  tabernacles,  O  Lord  of  hosts! 

2  My  soul  longeth,  j^ea,  even  fainteth  for  the  courts  of  the 
Loud;  my  heart  and  my  llesb  crieth  out  for  the  living  God. 

3  2  Yea,  the  sparrow  liath  found  a  bouse,  and  the  swallow  a 
nest  for  herself,  where  she  may  lay  her  young,  even  thine  altars, 
O  Lord  of  hosts,  my  King,  antl  my  God. 

4  Blessed  are  they  that  dwell  in  thy  house :  they  will  be  still 
praising  thee.     Se'lah. 

5  Blessed  is  the  man  whose  sti-ength  is  in  thee ;  in  whose  heart 
are  the  ways  of  them. 

6  Who  passing  through  the  valley  ^  of  Ba'ca  make  it  a  well ; 
the  rain  also  ^fllleth  the'^pools. 

7  They  go  ^from  strength  to  strength;  every  one  of  them  in 
sZi'on  appeareth  before  God. 

8  0  Lord  God  of  hosts,  bear  my  prayer:  give  car,  0  God  of 
Ja'cob.     Se'lah. 

9  Behold,  ^  0  God  our  shield,  and  look  upon  the  face  of  thine 
anointed. 

10  For  a  day  in  thy  courts  i«  better  than  a  thousand,  s  i  had 
rather  be  a  door-keeper  in  the  house  of  my  God,  than  to  dwell  in 
the  tents  of  wickedness. 

11  For  the  Lord  God  is  a  sun  and  shield:  the  Lord  will  give 
grace  and  glory ;  no  good  thing  will  he  withhold  from  them  that 
walk  uprightly. 

12  0  Lord  of  hosts,  blessed  is  the  man  that  trusteth  in  thee. 


verses  8-12. 


■2  Or,  As  the 
sparrow 
findeth  a 
liouse,  and 
the  sv.aliow 
a  nest  for 
hei'sclf,  so 
findeth  my 
soul  thine 
altars. 

3  Or.  of 
mulberry- 
truos  make 
liini  a  well, 
etc. 

» Covereth. 

■  Or,  from 
company  to 
company. 

s  Dc-ut.  16. 16. 

'Gen.  15. 1. 

8  1  would 
choose  rather 
to  sit  at  the 
threshold. 


Notes. —  Tabernacles — Dwellings  ;  the  place  where  God  manifests  his  presence. 
Ki)i{jf—S>ee  Psa.  5.  2.  God  is  a  king  of  kings.  The  w;a^.s— Probably  the  ways 
to  God's  house.  Baca — May  also  mean  "  weeping  ;"  a  vale  of  bitter  Avceping 
becomes  to  them  a  sweet  fountain.  Fools — Kead,  "  The  early  rain  clothes  it 
with  blessings."  Zion — The  lull  where  David  placed  the  Tabernacle.  Door- 
keeper— The  Korhitcs  were  door-keepers  in  the  Tabernacle  and  Temple.  See 
1  Clirou.  2(3.  1,  and  the  inscription  to  this  Psalm. 


HOME  READINGS. 

.V.    Delip-ht  in  God's  house Psalm  84.  1-12. 

ra.  The  Church  formed Matt.  16.  1.3-20. 

W.  The  design  of  the  Church. .Matt.  5.  1-16. 
Th.  The  power  of  the  Church... Matt.  18.  1.5-22. 
F.    The  duties  of  the  Church.. .Titus  .3.  1-14. 

S.     Christ  its  head Eph.  4.1-10. 

S.    De.sire  for  God's  house Psahn  27.  1-14. 


LESSON    HYMN.  S.  M. 

I  love  thy  kintrdom,  Lord, 

The  house  of  tliine  aV;ode, 
The  Church  our  blest  Redeemer  saved 

With  his  own  precious  blood. 
For  her  my  tears  shall  fall, 

For  her  ray  jirayers  ascend  ; 
To  l>er  mv  cares  and  toils  be  priven, 

Till  toils  and  cares  shall  end. 


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OUTLINE. 
1.  The    place    of   peace. 
V.  1-t, 

2.  The  place  of  strength. 

V.  5-8. 

3.  The  place  of  blessing. 

V.  9-12. 


GOLDEN  TEXT. 

Blessed  are  they  that  dwell 
in  thy  house  :  they  will  be  still 
praising  thee.  Psa.  84.  4. 


INTRODUCTORY. 
This  psalm  was  either  written  by  or  for  the  sons  of  Korah,  and  is  one  of  twelve  with 
this  Inscription.    If  not  v\'rittHn  by  David  himself,  it  was  doubtless  by  one  of  his  at- 
tendants who  was  strongly  attached  to  him. 

QUESTIONS   ON   THE   OUTLINE. 


1.  The  place  nf  peace,  v.  1-4 ;  Psa.119.167; 

Job  22.  21. 
What  is  said  of  the  tabernacles  of  the  Lord  ? 
■\Vliat  is  the  meaning  of  "  amiable  ?"  [A_NS : 

lovely.] 
Who  is  the  "  Lord  of  Hosts  ?" 
VvTiat  are  his  tabernacles  ? 
Why  are  they  lovely  ?    'Why  to  be  desired? 
What  is  said  of   the  sparrow,  and  the 

swallow  ? 
What  does  this  signify  ? 
Where  alone  may  the  troubled  and  weary 

soul  And  peace  and  rest  ?  Matt.  11.28,29. 

2.  The  place  of  strength,  v.  5-8;   Psa. 

96.  6  ;  Isa.  40.  31.  [in  the  Lord  ? 

What  is  said  of  the  man  whose  strength  is 
Why  is  he  blessed  ?  John  15.  5. 
WTiat  can  such  a  man  do  ?  Phil.  4.  13. 


What  is  the  result  ?  v.  7. 

If  a  man  wants  to  be  very  strong  what 
does  he  do  ?         [strength  may  grow  ? 

How  shall  we  exercise,  that  our  spiritual 

3.  The  place  of  hleasinij,  v.  9-12;  Ezek. 
34.  26;  Eph.  1.  3. 

What  is  said  of  a  day  in  God's  courts  ? 

Than  a  thousand  where  ?  (See  last  of  verse.) 

Why  is  this  so  ?   Matt.  16.  26. 

Who  were  door-keepers  in  the  Temple  ? 
1  Chron.  28. 1, 19.       [See  title  of  psalm. 

What  connection  had  they  \\-ith  tliis  psalm? 

What  are  "  the  tents  of  wickedness  ?" 

Why  is  it  more  blessed  to  be  even  a  menial 
"in  God's  house  than  to  dwell  in  splen- 
dor with  the  wicked  ?  v.  11. 

What  has  Christ  promised  to  those  who 
seek  first  the  kingdom  of  God?  Matt.6.33. 

Why,  then,  is  it  blessed  to  trust  him  ? 


"What"  ways  "  are  in  his  heart?  1  Kings  2. 3, 

TEACHINGS  OF   THE  LESSON. 

How  does  this  lesson  show  that— 

1.  They  that  love  God  long  for  his  courts? 

3.  They  that  frequent  God's  house  increase  in  strength  1 

3.  They  that  abide  with  God  vviil  lacli  no  good  thing? 

WORDS  WITH  LITTLE   FOLKS. 

1.  Make  God's  house  your  delight. 

2.  Make  God's  praise  your  business. 

3.  Make  God's  service  your  glory. 

I  was  glad,  when  they  said,  unto  nne,  Let  us  go  into 
house  of  the  Lord.    Psa.  122.  1. 

HOIVIE  WORK   FOR   YOUTHFUL   BEREANS. 

Find  when  and  by  whom  the  first  tabernacle  was  built When  and  by 

first  temple  was  built  —  When  and  by  whom  the  second  temple  was  built. . . 
how  long  the  thii-d  temple  was  building. 

HOClTECmAJL,  SUGGESTTON-Growth  in  grace. 


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The  All-seeixg  God;  or,  Always  with  God. 

Psalm  139.  1-12.  Commit  to  memory  verses  1-6. 

1  ()  LoKD,  'tliou  hast  searched  me,  and  Icnowii  me 


2  Thou  2kno\VL'st  my  down-sitting  and  mine  ui)-rising,  tliou 
uuderstandest  »  my  tlio'uiriit  afar  otf. 

3  Tliou  <cnmj)assest  my  patli  uad  ray  lying  down,  and  art 
acquainted  with  all  my  wnys. 

4  For  there  u  not  a'word  m  my  tongue,  hut^  lo,  0  Lokd,  ^tliou 
knowcst  it  altogether. 

5  Thou  hast  beset  me  behind  and  before,  and  laid  thine  hand 
upon  me. 

tj  Hnch  knowledge  is  too  wonderful  for  me;  it  is  high,  I  can- 
not attain  unto  it. 

7  Wliither  shall  I  go  from  thy  Spirit?  or  whither  shall  I  flee 
from  thy  presence  ? 

8  If  I  ascend  ut>  into  heaven,  thou  art  there:  «If  I  make  my 
bed  in  hell,  beiiold,  tliou  art  there. 

^If\  take  the  wings  of  the  morning,  and  dwell  in  the  utter- 
most parts  of  the  sea ; 

10  Even  there  shall  thy  hand  lead  me,  and  thy  right  hand 
shall  hold  me. 

11  If  I  say.  Surely  the  darkness  shall  cover  me;  even  the  night 
shall  be  ligiit  about  me. 

]'2  Yea,  the  darkness  'hideth  not  from  thee;  but  the  night 
shineth  as  the  day:  ^the  darkness  and  the  light  are  both  alike 
io  thee.  

Notes. — Afar  off — Before  the  thought  is  spoken,  or  even  conceived,  GoJ 
knowest  it.  See  Isa.  lio.  24.  Comjiasfest — Margin,  "  wiiinowest ;"  dost  ex- 
amine, or  "  sift,"  to  know  what  gootl  is  in  it.  Hell — "  Hades,"  the  deepest 
recesses  of  the  earth,  or  the  grave.  "Language,"  says  Herder,  "  utterly  fails 
me  in  the  exposition  of  this  Psahn.  Let  any  one  read  it,  and  he  will  see  tJiat 
after  tlie  fullest  explanation  of  every  verse,  and  of  the  purport  of  the  whole, 
tliat  Psalm  is  at  each  reading  new  ;  each  word  suggestive  perpetually  of  new 
thoughts." 


>  Jer.  12.  .3  ; 

Rev.  2.  23. 
■2  2  Kings  19. 27. 
3  Matt.  9.  4  ; 

John  2.  24. 
'  Or,  wimiow- 

est; 

Job  31.  4. 
i  Heb.  4. 13. 


6  Prov.  15. 11. 


■iDarkenetli 
not. 

8  As  is  the 
darkness, 
so  is  the 
light. 


HOME    READINGS. 

-V.    The  all-seeing  God Psalm  139.  1-12. 

Tit.  Infinite  knowledge Daniel  2.  19-:Ji->. 

\y.  IiiHiiite  greatness Isa.  40.  12-31. 

77/.  In  finite  mercy Psalm  136.  1-26. 

F.    Infinite  honor Psalm  96.  1-13. 

.s'.    Iniinite  condescension Exod.  33.  7-23. 

S.    Intiiiite  love John  3. 1-17. 


LESSON    HYMN.  7s. 

Thon,  whose  all-pervading  eye 

Naught  escapes,  without,  within, 
Pardon  each  intirmity, 

Ojjeii  fault,  ajid  secret  sin. 
Thou,  who,  sinless,  yet  hast  known 

All  of  man's  inliiniity  ; 
Then,  from  thine  eternal  throne, 

Jesus,  look  with  pitying  eye. 


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OUTLINE. 

1.  The  all-knowing  God. 

V.  1-U. 
2.  The  ever-present  God. 

V.  r-12. 

GOLDEN  TEXT. 

Thou    God    seest    me. 

16,  13. 

Gen. 

INTROO'JCTORY. 
This  psalm  is  supposed  to  have  becMi  written  toward  the  close  of  David's  life.  "In 
none  is  tliere  a  moiv  perfect  developiacat  of  the  no.>lest  and  most  spiritual  elements 
of  Uavid's  nature."  It  is  the  expression  of  a  heart  humbled  by  experience,  puriHed 
by  trial,  renewed  through  },n-ace,  and  couUdent  in  its  acceptance.  May  we  cultivate 
tile  same  spirit. 

QUESTIONS  ON  THE  OUTLINE. 


I.  TlicalJ-hnowing  God,  v.  1-ti  ;  2  Kings 

10.  :3r;  Prov.  1.5.3.  [v.  1-."). 

How  many  things  about  us  does  God  know? 
What  does  he  know  about  our  hearts '(  v.  1. 
What  about  our  daily  acts?  v.  2. 
What  about  our  thoughts  ?  v.  2. 
What  about  our  paths  and  ways?  v.  3. 
What  about  our  words?  v.  4. 
How,  then,  should  we  thiuk,act.and  speak? 
What  does  Christ  say  about  idle  words? 

Matt.  12.  So.  [Prov.  15.  26. 

Are   we   responsible   for  our  thoughts? 
\Vhat  should  we  do  with  our  thoughts? 

2  Cor.  10.  5. 
If  our  thoughts  are  right  and  pure,  what 

will  be  our  actions  ? 
What  should  be  our  prayer?  Psa.  51. 10. 

TEACHINGS  OF  THE  LESSON. 
IIow  does  tbis  lesson  teach  that— 

1.  <»<»(i's  eye  behold'^  nil  tIrnKs? 

2.  <iO<l's  wisdiMi)  liiio\v«  ail  ihinssi 

3.  Uod'st  presence  Oils  all  iliiii^ii  { 

WORDS  WITH  LITTLE  FOLKS. 


The  cvcr-prcsent  God,  v.  7-12;   Jer. 

2:3.21;  Eph.  1.  23. 
What  question  is  asked  in  verse  7? 
What  is  the  meaning  of  whitlicr^  [Axs: 

To  what  place.) 
In  what  place  is  God? 
Where  is  he  not?  [v.  8. 

What  extremes  of  space  are  mentioned? 
What  is  meant   by  the  "wings  of  the 

morning?" 
How  fast  does  light  fly?    [Axs  :  194,000 

miles  in  a  second.]  [from  (iod? 

If  we  could  fly  as  fast,  could  we  get  away 
Why  cannot  darkness  hide  us  from  him  ? 
Should  this  inspire  with  comfort,  or  fear  ? 

Why  ?  [with  his  disciples  ?  Matt.  2S.  20. 
What  comforting  promise  did  Cliriist  leave 


Remember  always  that— 


1.  God  knows  your  thoughts. 

2.  (iod  hears  your  words. 

3.  God  sees  your  acts. 


His  eyes  are  upon  the  w^ys  of  man,  and  he  seeth  all  his 

goings.    Job  34.  21. 


HOME  WORK  FOR  YOUTHFUL  BEREANS. 
Find  in  2  Chronicles  what  Hanani  the  seer  said  to  Asa  the  king  about  God's  eyes. 
Find  ill  1  Chron.cles  what  King  David  said  to  his  son  Solomon  about  what  God  knows 
ol:  our  hearts  and  thoughts. 

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HOME   READINGS.  I     ^_,,,s-,„ 

M.    The  dedication Ezra  6.  li-22.       ^LV 1 L  VY 

Tu.  Reading  of  the  law.,Neh  8. 1-8. 
W.  Thekeepin|ofthel  j^^gl,  1315_22  I 

Th .  Way  of  the  righteousPsa.  1.  1-6.  : 
F.  The  prayer  of  tlie  >  -p^  ^a  iv! 
penitent  f-^^^-^^-^  ^"■ 
S.  Joy  of  forgiveness.. ..Psa.  32.  1-11. 
S.    Joy  in  God's  house. ..Psa.  Si.  1-12. 


I  LESSON    HYMN.  C.  M. 

O  Thou,  who  hast  at  thy  command 
jTlie  hearts  of  all  men  in  thy  hand, 

Or.r  wayward,  erring  heart.s  Lncline 
jTo  have  no  other  will  but  thine. 

Our  wishes,  our  desires,  control ; 
Mold  every  purpose  of  the  soul ; 

0\-r  all  may  we  '.ictorlous  prove 
[That  stands  between  U3  and  thj' 
I       love. 


REVIEW    SCHEME. 

I.  Recite  the  Topical    Titles,    Golden  Texts,   Outlines,    and  Doctrinal 

Suggestions,  for  the  quarter, 

II.  Review  of  the  six  Historical   Lessons,  showing  the    restoration  of 
the  Jews,  and  the  temple  service. 

Tell  -what  each  of  the  following  named  persons  had  to  do  with  the  restora- 
tion of  the  captive  Jews  to  their  own  land — 

Cyrus,  Artaxerxes,  Darius,  Ezra,  Neherniah,  Zerubbabel. 
"When,  and  under  what  circumstances,  was  the  temple  restored  ? 
"^^Hien,  and  under  what  circumstances,  was  the  daily  sacrifice  restored? 
When,  and  under  what  circumstances,  was  the  passover  restored  ? 
When,  and  under  what  circumstances,  was  the  city  wall  restored? 
When,  and  under  what  circumstances,  was  the  teaching  of  the  law 
restored  ? 

When,  and  under  what  circumstances,  was  the  keeping  of  the  Sabbath 
restored  ? 
in.  Review  of  the  six  Poetical  Lessons,  showing  the  restoration  of  fallen 
man  to  his  God. 
How  does  the  seventh  lesson  show  who  stands  in  need  of  restoration  ? 
How  does  the  eighth  lesson  .show  the  plan  of  restoration  ? 
How  does  the  ninth  lesson  show  the  means  of  restoration  ? 
How  does  the  tenth  lesson  show  the  joy  of  restoration? 
How  does  the  eleventh  lesson  show  the  result  of  restoration  1 
How  does  the  twelfth  lesson  show  the  comfort  of  restoration? 

^ ^ 

GOLDEN     TEXT. 

He  restoreth  my  soul  :  he  leadeth  m&  in  the 

paths  of  righteousness  for  his  nanne's 

sake.    Psa.  23.  3. 


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the  Hchool.] 

Tfie  Ev'TLS  op  Ixtemperaxce  ;   or.   Warning  against   Wine. 

Prov    23.  29-35.  Commit  to  memory  verses  29-32. 

29  ^Yho  hath  woe?  who  hath  sorrow?  who  hath  contentions  ?  who  hath  babbling? 
■who  hath  wounds  withmil  t-ause?  who  hath  retlness  of  eyes  ? 

30  They  that  tarry  Ion?  at  the  wine  :  they  that  jro  to  seek  mixed  wine. 

.31  Look  not  th(»u  ii[ion  the  wine  when  it  is  red,  when  it  giveth  his  color  In  the  cup, 
when  it  inoveth  itself  ario-ht. 
82  At  the  last  it  hiteth  like  a  serpent,  and  stinereth  like  an  adder. 

33  Thine  eyes  shall  behold  straiijre  women,  and  thine  heart  shall  utter  perverse  thtn^s. 

34  Yea,  thou  shalt  be  as  he  that  lieth  down  in  the  uildst  of  the  sea,  or  as  he  that 
lieth  upon  the  top  of  a  mast. 

35  They  have  stricken  me,  .s/nt/f  tlMm.  my,  nnd  I  was  not  sick;  they  hare  beaten 
me,  (md  I  felt  it  not :  when  shall  I  awake  ?    I  will  seek  it  yet  aorain. 


OUTLINE. 

. 

G'^LDEN  TEXT. 

1.  ■Woes  of 

•^^ 

V.29, 30.      Be  not  drunk  with  wine,   wherein    is 

2.  NA/arninq  against 

V.31.       excess;    but  be   HUed   v/ith   the   Spirit. 
v.32-3.o.iEph.  5.  18. 

3.  Work  of 

= 

QUESTIONS  ON 
1.  Ihe,  W0C.9  of  tWjie,  v.  29  ;   .Joel  1.  .5. 
What  six  results  of  wine  drinking  are 

named  in  v.  29? 
Explain  each  of  these  results. 
What  two  characteristics  of  the  drunkard 

are  named  in  v.  30  ? 
What  is  "  mixed  wine?" 

[Ans.— Wine  mixed  with  spices  and 

drugs  to  make  it  stronger.] 
Is  not  most  of  the  wine  and  liquor  used 

at  the  present  time  thus  made  strong? 
Do  we  see  any  good  effects  from  drinking 

liquor  ? 
"What  evil  effects  do  we  find  ? 
What  else  do  we  And  about  strong  drink 

ill  the  book  of  Proverbs  ?  Chap.  20.  1 ; 

23.20.  [Dan.  1.8. 

2:   T//e  rranUvg  agawi.sf  wine,  v.  31  ; 
What  command  is  here  uttered  ? 
Does  it  apply  to  other  liquors  besides  wine  ? 
Why  is  this  the  safest  course  ? 


THE   OUTLINE. 

Repeat  the  Got, pen  Text? 

What  is  '*  total  abstinence  ?" 

Give  instances  of  total  abstinence  from 

the  Bible.   Dan.  1.  8  ;  Jer.  35.  6  ;  Luke 

1.  13,  15. 
Is  total   abstinence   acceptable  to  God  ? 

Lev.  10.  8,  9;  Prov.  31.  4. 
3.  Tlic  H-iirk  i)f  wine,  v.  32-35 ;  1  Kings 

IB.  9.  10. 
To  what  is  strong  drink  compared  in  v.  32? 
Wherein  is  it  like  a  serftetit? 
What  effects  of  liquor  are  named  In  v.  33  ? 
To  what  is  the  drunkard   compared  in 

v.  34  ? 
What  effect  of  drink  is  named  in  v.  35  ? 
Do  drunkards  desii'e  to  go  on  in  theli' 

ways  ? 
How  is  this  stated  in  the  end  of  v.  35  ? 
What  is  said  about  drunkards  in  1  Cor. 

6.  10? 
How  can  one  be  saved  from  these  results? 


TEACHINGS  OF  THE   LESSON. 
Hovy  are  we  taught  in  this  lesson— 

1.  That  drunkenness  gives  unhnpp'npssi 

2.  That  drunhctineHS  briiisis  iijlwfurtuiie  J 

3.  That  total  al^tinence  brin^ti  saiV^ty  I 
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B.  C.  1530.]  I_j  E  S  S  O  INT      I  - 

Sanctified  Afplictiox;  or,  The  Lord's  Chastening. 

Job  33.  14-30.  Commit  to  memory  verses 

14  For  God  speaketh  once,  yea  twice,  yet  man  perceivcth  it  not. 

15  In  a  dream,  in  a  vision  oY  the  night,  when  deep  sleep  falleth 
upon  men,  in  slumberings  upon  the  bed ; 

1(3  Then  ^he  openeth  the  ears  of  men,  and  sealeth  their  in- 
struction. 

17  That  he  may  withdraw  man /row  Tiis  ^pm-pose,  and  hide 
pride  from  man. 

18  He  keepeth  back  his  soul  from  the  pit,  and  his  life  3  from 
perisliing  by  the  sword. 

19  He  IS  •«  chastened  also  with  pain  upon  his  bed,  and  the  mul- 
titude of  his  bones  with  strong  pain  : 

20  So  that  his  life  abhorreth  bread,  and  his  soul  ^  dainty  meat. 

21  His  flesli  is  consumed  away,  that  it  cannot  be  seen;  and 
•his  bones  that  were  not  seen  stick  out. 

22  Yea,  his  soul  draweth  near  unto  the  grave,  and  his  life  to 
the  destroyers. 

23  If  there  be  a  '^  messenger  with  him,  an  interpreter,  one 
among  a  thousand,  to  show  unto  man  his  uprightness; 

24  Then  he  is  ^ gracious  unto  him,  and  saith,  Deliver  him  from 
going  down  to  the' pit;  I  have  found  *a  ransom. 

25  His  flesh  shall  be  fresher  i"than  a  child's:  he  shall  return 
to  the  days  of  his  youth: 

26  He  shall  pray  ^unlo  God,  and  he  will  be  favorable  unto 
him ;  and  he  shairsee  his  face  with  joy :  for  he  will  render  unto 
man  his  righteousness. 

27  i2He  lookcth  upon  men;  and  if  any  say,  I  have  sinned,  and 
perverted  thai  which  was  right,  and  it  profited  me  not ; 

23  i=*He  will  deliver  liis  soul  from  going  into  the  pit,  and  his 
life  shall  see  the  light. 

29  Lo,  all  these  things  worketh  God  oftentimes  with  man, 

30  To  bring  back  i^his  soul  from  the  pit,  to  be  enlightened 
v/ith  the  YvAii  of  the  living. 


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23-26. 


He  reveal- 
eth,  or,  un- 
covereth. 
Work. 

From  pass- 
iiigr  by  the 
sword. 


Meat  of 
desire. 


'  Rom.  3.  24. 

>  Or,  an 
atonement. 

'  Than  child- 
hood. 

1  Psalm  50. 
U,  15. 

J  Or,  He  shaU 
look  upon 
men,  and 
say,  I  have 
simied. 

>  Or,  He  hath 
delivered 
my  soul, etc., 
and  my  Ute. 

'  Zech.  <i.  11. 


HOME    READINGS. 
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Ta-  ^  o 

ir.  2.^ 


Joseph Gen.  io.  1-15. 

The  Israelites Deut.  8.  1-20. 

Hezekiah 2  Chron.32.21-33. 

Manasseh 3  Chron.  33. 1-17. 

.Jonah Jonah  2.  1-10. 

Tlie  apostles 2  Cor.  6.  1-10. 


LESSON    HYMN.  L.  M. 

Lord,  unafflicted,  undi;sinay'd. 
In  pleasure's  path  how  long  I  stray'd  : 
But  thou  hast  made  me  feel  thy  rod, 
And  tum'd  my  soul  to  thee,  my  God. 
I  love  thy  chastenings,  O  my  God, 
They  flx  my  hopes  on  thy  abode  ; 
Wlierc,  in  thy  presence  iuliy  blest, 
Thy  strickeii  saints  forever  rest. 


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OUTLINE. 
1.  God's    loving    eare. 

V.  14-18. 
2.  God's    chastening 

hand.    v.  19-2;^. 
S.God's  saving    grace. 

V.  23-30. 


GOLDEN    TEXT. 
My  son,  despise  not  thou  the 
chastening  of  the  Lord,  nor  faint 
when  thou  art  rebuked  of  him. 
Heb.  12.  5. 


INTRODUCTORY. 
First  le-^sons  In  Job.    A  rich  book— ia  Its  literary  character.  In  its  descriptions  and 
religious  applications  of  nature,  in  Its  account  of  a  wonderful  man,  in  its  counsels 
and  warnings  and  promises.  ,    .  „    ^,       ^         *  v,-    i-* 

A\lio  was  Job?    Where  and  when  did  he  live?    State  briefly  tlie  story  of  his  Me. 
Who  was  the  speaker  in  this  lesson  ? 

QUESTIONS  ON    THE  OUTLINE 


1.  God's  loninfl  care,  V.  14-18;  1  Peter  5.' 
Wliat  is  God  here  said  to  do  ? 

Why  does  he  speak  twice  ?  Isa.  28.  10. 

How  is  his  interest  regarded  ?  Prov.  1.24. 

What  more  does  God  do  ? 

What  is  his  object  in  all  this  ?  Heb.  12. 11. 

By  what  means  does  God  speak  to  way- 
ward men  in  these  days  ? 

What  proofs  does  Jesus  give  of  this  watch- 
ful care  of  God  in  Matt.  6  ? 

2.  God's  chastening  hand,  v.  19-22; 
Heb.  12.  G. 

If  men  still  refuse  inviutions,  what  then? 
Is  this  kind?    Why?   Psalm  119.  71. 
Describe  the  son'ow  of  the  chastening. 
AVhere  is  God  when  he  afflicts?   Isa.  03. 9. 


What  comes  of  such  suffering  ?  Psa.119.67. 

Does  sorrow  ever  come  to  the  good  ?  Isa. 
53. 4.  [good. 

Give  two  reasons  for  the  afflictions  of  the 

To  what  extent  onlv  does  God  let  afflic- 
tions come?    Luke  22.  31,  32.     [10.13. 

.1.  God's  sari/itj  (trace,  v.  23-:30 ;    1  Cor. 

AVliatwill  God  do  for  his  afflicted  children? 

Wliat  is  an  interpreter?  2  Peter  16-21. 

What  is  our  duty  when  the  interpreter 
presents  himself  ?  John  1.  11,  12. 

^Yho  is  our  ransom? 

What  ai-e  the  duties  in  verses  26,  27? 

What  are  the  blessings  in  verses  25, 26, 28? 

Are  you  doing  the  duties  and  receiving 
the  blessings  ? 


TEACHINGS  OF  THE  LESSON. 
Where  In  this  lesson  do  we  learn— 

1.  The  helpless  weakness  of  man  T 
S.  That  <;od  is  pitiful  and  kind? 

3.  That  there  is  a  .'Mediator  near  ? 

4.  That,  coming  by  liiin,  we  wilt  have  helpl 

WORDS  WITH   LITTLE   FOLKS. 

1.  Kememher  that  God  sees  the  troubles  of  even  a  little  child. 

2.  Go  to  him  in  every  little  trouble,  and  he  will  help. 

3.  Wait  patiently,  and  he  will  explain  what  you  cannot  understand. 
^ __— — — — — 

I  All  things  work  together  for  good  to  them  that  love  God.  Rom.  8. 28, 


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illustrate  this  lesson. 

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Commit  to  memory  verses  1-6,  10. 


Job  42.  1  10. 

1  Then  Job  answered  the  Lord,  and  said, 

2  I  know  tliat  tliou  i  canst  do  every  tldrvy^  and  tlmt  ^  no  thought 
can  be  withholden  from  tiiee. 

3  "Who  3  is  he  that  hideth  counsel  without  knowledge  ?  there- 
fore have  1  uttered  that  I  understood  not;  < things  too  wonderful 
for  me,  whicli  I  knew  not. 

4  Hear.  I  beseech  thee,  and  I  will  speak :  I  «  will  demand  of 
thee,  and  declare  thou  unto  mo. 

5  T  luive  6 heard  of  thee  by  the  hearing  of  the  ear;  but  ^now 
mine  eye  seeth  thee : 

6  Wherefore  I  abhor  7nysslf^  and  repent  in  dust  and  ashes. 

7  And  it  was  .sfl,  that  after  tlie  Lord  had  spoken  these  words 
unto  Job,  the  Lord  said  to  El'i-phaz  the  Te'man-ite,  My  wrath 
is  kindled  against  thee,  and  against  tliv  two  friends :  for  ye  have 
not  spoken  of  me  the  tiling  that  is  right,  as  my  servant  Job 
hath. 

8  Therefore  take  unto  you  ^now  seven  bullocks  and  seven 
rams,  and  ^go  to  mv  servant  Job,  and  offer  up  for  yourselves  a 
burnt-offering ;  and  my  servant  Job  shall  pray  i"  for  you ;  for 
"him  will  I  accept ;  lest  I  deal  with  you  qfier  your  folly.in  tliat 
ye  have  not  spoken  of  me  the  thing  which  is  right,  like  my 
servant  Job. 

9  So  El'i-phaz  the  Te'man-ite  and  Bil'dad  the  Shu'hite  and 
Zo'phar  the  Na'a-ma-thite  went  and  did  according  as  the  Lord 
commanded  tliem :  the  Lord  also  accepted  12  Job. 

10  And  the  Lord  turned  the  captivity  of  Job,  Avhen  he  prayed 
for  his  friends :  also  the  Lord  '^  gave  Job  twice  ^*  as  much  as  he 
had  before. 


'  Gen.  18.  14 ; 
Matt.  19.  36. 

•2  Oi-,  no 
thougrht  of 
thinn  van  be 
hindered. 

-  Chap.  .38.  2. 

<  Psalm  40.  5  ; 
Psabn  131.  1. 

■"'  Chap.  38.  3. 

«  Rom.  10.  17. 

1  Eph.  1. 17, 18. 


s  Num  23.  1. 
9  Matt.  5.  24. 
!OGen.  20.  17; 

Jauies  5.  16  ; 

1  John  0.  16. 
1 1  His  face,  or, 

person. 
>2The  face  of 

Job. 
'3  Added  all 

that  had 

been  to  Job 

unto  tlie 

double  ; 

Zi^ch.  9.  12. 
1  <  Isaiah  40.  2. 


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LESSON    HYMN.           S. 
How  tender  is  thy  hand, 

M. 

M.    Prosperity  restored Job  42.  1-10. 

0  thou  most  gracious  Lord  ! 

Tn.  Praver  for  prosperity Psa.  90.  1-17. 

Afflictions  came  at  thy  command 

W.   Promise  of  pi-osp<-iity  Zech.  S.  1-15. 

And  left  us  at  thy  word. 

Tk.  The  dangrer  of  prosperity Eccles.6.1-12. 

F.    The  prosperity  of  the  wicked.Eec-les.8.1-17. 

Now  will  we  ble.ss  the  Lord, 

S.    The  way  to  prosperity Pi-ov.  3.  l-is. 

S.    True  prosperity Matt.  6.19-34. 

For  there  is  no-ae  beside. 

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OUTLINE. 

GOLDEN   TEXT. 

1.    Penitence,    v.  1-6, 
£2.    Prayer,    v.  7-9. 

Behold,  v/s  count  them  happy 
which  endure.    James  5. 11. 

3.    Prosperity,    v.  10. 

"V--       PLENTY 

INTRODUCTORY. 
T\w  lonsr  trial  of  .Toh  is  past;  he  proves  his  fidelity,  trusts  in  God,  and  Is  delivered. 
\V!io  were  Job's  fritmds?    Recall  his  history.    Make  three  pictures:    1.  Job  pros- 
perous ;  2.  Job  in  affliction ;   3.  Job  restored  ;  and  see  what  differences  are  apparent 
in  his  character. 

QUESTIONS   ON   THE   OUTLINT 


1.  Penitence,  v.  1-fi;   Psalm  .'31.  1-4. 
"Wliat  had  the  Lord  said  to  Job  ? 

What  ackno\vl^'dJr^u'nt  of  (Jod  did  Job 
itiake?  [Axs:  I'ow— — •,  kn .] 

"What  confession  did  he  make?    Isa.  6.  5. 

Hov,-  do  you  explain  Job's  boldness?  Heb. 
4.  16. 

How  had  he  known  God  before  ? 

How  does  he  now  know  him  'f  John  14. 7-9. 

What  ha.s  this  to  do  with  his  own  view  of 
liimself?   Luke  5.  8.  [humbly? 

May  we  come  boldly?    See  plainly?    Fall 

2.  Pra]jer,  v.  7-9 ;  Prov.  15.  8. 

What  proof  have  we  of  Job's  acceptance? 
Whom  did  God  not  accept?    AVhy? 
What  does  this  show  about  the  divine 
character?   Psa.  7. 11. 


How  were  these  sinners  to  come  to  God? 

Throu'^'-h  v.-hom?    Why? 

P>y  whom  do  we  come  ?   1  Tim.  2.  5. 

What  do  we  bring?  Psa.  51.  17. 

Have  you  thus  come  ? 

:t.  Prosperity,  v.  10;  Mark  10.  29,  30. 

What  great  change  took  place  in  Job's 
condition  ? 

For  what  reasons? 

At  what  special  time? 

Who  was  the  authoi-  of  this  change  ?  1  Sam. 
2.  7 ;  Prov.  22.  4. 

In  how  much  was  he  better  off  than  be- 
fore? 

Does  God  deal  thus  with  his  people  now? 
1  Tim.  6.  6. 

Have  you  proved  biir.  by  a  faith  LUie  Job's  ? 


TEACHINGS  OF  THE   LESSON. 
Where  in  this  lesson  do  we  learn— 

1.  Of  our  sinfulness  before  God  1 

2.  Of  thif  necessity  of  a  mediator  1 

3.  Of  Wod's  ;;oodn*es3  to  them  that  trust  him  1 

WORDS   V/ITH    LITTLE   FOLKS. 

1.  Ask  God  to  hold  his  candle,  and  show  you  your  sinful  heart. 

2.  Tlien  give  him  the  heart  to  be  made  cieanby  the  blood. 

3.  In  all  trouble  trust  him,  and  he  will  deliver. 


I  Say  ye  to  the  righteous,  that  it  shall  be  well  ^-vith  him.  I-^a.  3. 10. 

ji, "_ , 

HOME  WORK  FOR  YOUTHFUL  BEREANS. 
Wliat  good  young  man  was  brought  up  from  the  dungeon  to  the  throne?...  What 
suffering  beggar  and  happy  rich  man  exchanged  conditions?  —  Find  ab(nit  a  barrel 
of  meal  and  a  cruse  of  oil ;  five  loaves  and  two  fishes ;  six  water-pots  filled  witii 
water ;  and  what  became  of  them. 

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Queen  Esthek;   or,    The    Loid's   Deliverance. 
Esther  4.  10-17.  Commit  to  memory  verses  13-16. 

10  Asjain  E^;'ther  spake  unto  Ila'tacli,  and  gave  him  command- 
ment unto  Mor'de-cai ; 

11  All  the  king's  servants,  and  the  people  of  the  king's  prov- 
inces, do  know,  that  whosoever,  wliether  man  or  woman,  shall 
come  unto  the  king  into  ^the  inner  court,  who  is  not  called, 
^ there  is  one  law  of  his  to  put  him  to  death,  ^  except  such  to 
■whom  the  king  shull  hold  out  the  golden  scepter,  that  he  may 
live :  but  I  have  not  heen  called  to  come  in  unto  the  king  these 
thirty  days. 

12  Aiid  they  told  to  Mor'de-cai  Esther's  words. 

13  TJien  ]Mor'de-cai  commanded  to  answer  Es'ther,  Think 
*not  with  thyself  tluxt  thou  shalt  escape  in  the  king's  house  more 
than  all  the  Jews. 

14  For  if  thou  altogether  holdest  thy  peace  at  this  time,  then 
shall  there  *  enlar<rement  and  ^  deliverance  arise  to  the  Jews  from 
another  place  ;  but  tlioa  and  thy  father's  house  shall  be  destroyed : 
and  Avho  knoweth  whether  ''  thou  art  come  to  the  kingdoni  for 
such  a  time  as  this  ? 

15  Tlien  Es'ther  bade  them  return  Mor'de-cai  tJds  answer  ; 

16  Go,  gather  together  all  the  Jews  that  are  ^  present  in  Shu'- 
shan,  and  "fast  ye  for  me,  and  neither  eat  nor  drink  lo  three  days, 
night  or  day:  I  also  and  my  maidens  will  fast  likewise  ;  and  so 
will  I  go  in  unto  the  king,  which  is  not  according  to  the  law; 
and  if  i  perish,  "I  perish. 

17  So  Mor'de-cai  ^^  wenthis  way,  and  did  according  to  all  that 
Es'ther  had  commanded  him. 


!  Chap.  5. 1. 

2  Dan.  2.  9. 

3  Chap.  5.  2  ; 
chap.  8.  4. 

••  Prov.  29.  25. 

5  Respiration: 
Job  9.  18. 

6  Lev.  2G.  42. 
laKinerslS.o; 

Psalm  75.5,6; 
Eceles.  3.  1 ; 
Isaiah  14.  27 ; 
Isaiah  41. 1, 
8,20. 

Isaiah  54. 17 ; 
Jer.  :i0.10,24 ; 
Dan.  4. 17,35  ; 
Dan.  0.2(3,37; 
diatt.  16.  18. 

8  Found. 

9  Joel  1.  14  ; 
Joel  2. 12 ; 
Jonah  3.  4. 

10  Chap.  5. 1. 

11  Psalm  34. 15, 
22; 

Psalm  37.  3, 
.5.  2S-40  ; 
Psalm  .55.22  ; 
Psalm  02.  8 : 
Psalm  115.  9, 
10,  11 ; 
Psabu  141.  8, 
9,  10. 
Prov.  29.  25. 

'-Passed. 


Notes,— The  story  of  Esther  is  supposed  to  come  into  the  Bible  history  be- 
tween the  sixth  and  seventh  chapters  of  Ezra.  Ahasuerus  the  king  was  Xerxes, 
son  of  Darius. 


HOME   READINGS. 

Ji.    Oueen  Esther Esther  4. 10-17. 

Ta.  The  royal  feast Esther  1.  1-12. 

W.  Tlie  quoon  chosen Esther  2.  1-20. 

Th.  The  royal  decree Esther  3.  1-15. 

¥.    The  queen's  request Esthers.  1-14. 

S.     Hamaii  hangred Esther  7.  1-10. 

8.    The  deliverance Esther  8. 1-17. 


LESSON    HYMN. 


S.  M. 


Give  to  the  winds  thy  fears ; 

Hope,  and  be  undism.iyed  ; 
God  hears  thy  sighs  and  counts  thy  tears ; 

God  shall  lift  up  thy  head. 
Through  waves,  and  cloud.s,  and  stonns, 

He  gently  clears  thy  way  ; 
Wait  thou  his  time,  so  shall  this  night 

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OUTLINE. 

^p^^PRAV^ 

GOLDEN  TEXT. 

1.  The  qolden  scepter. 
V.  10-12, 

^r'X^ 

Commit   thy    way    unto  the 

2.  Tlie  qreat  danger. 

^^^^k  *^j| 

Lord  ;    trust  also  in  him  ;   and 

V.  13,  14. 

"^^m^ 

he  shall  bring  it  to  pass.    Psa. 

3.  TJne  good  resolve. 

37.  5. 

V.  15-17. 

^^^ 

INTRODUCTORY. 

"Who  was  Esther  ?    How  did  she  come  to  be  queen  ?    Who  was  her  cousin  ?     Who 

was  his  enemy?    Find  the  place  on  the  map  at  which  these  events  occunt>d?    Study 

the  whole  story  of  Esther,  "  the  beautiful  queen,"  and  the  lessons  of  a  wonderful 

providence  which  it  teaches. 

QUESTIONS  ON   THE  OUTLINE. 


1 .  Tlie  golden  scepter,  v.  10-12 ;  Psa.89.14. 
■\Vlio  was  nataehV  v.  5.  [maud? 
To  whom  did  he  take  the  queen's  com- 
What  was  the  law  of  the  king's  court  ? 
Why  was  there  such  a  law  ?     [Axs :  To 

gratify  the  king's  pride.] 
What  is  a  scepter?    How  is  it  used  ? 
What  was  Esther's  danger? 
"Who  holds  the  true  scepter  of  authority  ? 

Num.24.  17;  Heb.  1.  8. 
Has  it  been  held  out  to  you  ?  Matt.  11. 28. 
What  comes  of  answering  its  call  ?    Psa. 

16. 11. 

2.  The  (ireat  danger,  v.  13, 14  ;  1  Pet.  5.  8. 
WTiat  answer  did  Mordecai  send  to  Esther? 
Why  was  she  in  danger?  3.  13. 

How  could  the  queen  herself  have  suffered 
death? 


"VMiat  did  Mordecai  intimate  might  happen 

if  she  did  nothing  ? 
In  what  precious  doctrine  did  he  seem  to 

believe?  Prov.  11.21. 
By  what  special  plea  did  be  try  to  move 

her  to  action  ? 
Are  we  not  all  set  for  some  special  work  ? 
3.  The   good    resolve,    v.  15-17 ;    Luke 

22.  41,  42. 
What  did  Esther  determine  to  do  ? 
Wliat  order  did  she  give  ? 
For  wliat  purpose  was  this?  Matt.  17.  21. 
Do  you  think  she  prayed  also  ? 
"^Vhat  law  did  she  break  ? 
What  spirit  did  she  exhibit  ?    John  15.  13. 
\^'hat  quality  makes  bravery  ? 
Who  ran  a  gi-eater  risk  for  our  eternal 

salvation?  Heb.  7.  25-27. 


TEACHINGS  OF   THE  LESSON. 
Where  in  this  lesson  do  we  learn— 

1.  The  e\1l8  of  jenlonay'? 

2.  Tiie  power  of  self-denying  level 

3.  The  value  of  a  friend  near  the  throne  1 

WORDS  WITH   LITTLE   FOLKS. 

1.  Ask  God  to  hold  out  his  merciful  scepter  to  j'ou. 

2.  Rdve  your  heart  burdened  with  anxiety  for  a  sinful  and  suffering  world. 

3.  Be  willing  even  to  risk  death  to  help  others. 


4.^ 


He  ever  liveth  to  make  intercession.  Heb.  7.  25, 


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Isa.  42.  1-10. 


CoEunit  to  memory  verses  1-4. 


1  Behold  1  my  servant,  whom  I  uphold;  mine  elect,  in  whom 
my  soul  ^deligliteth  :  1  ^have  put  my  Spirit  upon  hiin  ;  he  shall 
bring  forth  judgment  to  the  Gen'tiles. 

2  lie  shall  not  cry,  nor  lift  up,  nor  cause  Ms  voice  to  be  heard 
in  the  street. 

8  A  bruised  reed  shall  he  not  break,  and  the  ^  smoking  flax 
shall  he  not  ^ quench:  he  shall  bring  forth  judgment  unto 
truth. 

4  lie  « shall  not  fiiil  nor  be  ^  discouraged,  till  he  have  set  judg- 
ment in  the  earth  :  ^and  the  isles  shall  wait  for  his  law. 

5  Thus  saith  God  the  Loud,  »  he  that  created  the  heavens,  and 
stretched  them  out;  he  that  spread  forth  the  earth,  and  that 
■which  couieth  out  of  it;  ^°  he  that  giveth  breath  unto  the  people 
upon  it,  and  spirit  to  them  that  walk  tliereiu  : 

6  I  the  Loud  have  called  thee  in  righteousness,  and  will  hold 
thine  hand,  and  will  keep  thee,  and  give  thee  for  a  covenant  of 
the  people,  for  "  a  light  of  the  Gen'tiles  ; 

7  To  open  the  blind  eyes,  '^  to  bring  out  the  prisoners  from 
the  prison,  and  them  that  sit  in  "Jarj^negg  out  of  the  prison 
house. 

8  I  i*am  the  Lokd  ;  that  is  my  name  :  and  my  i^  glory  will  I 
not  give  to  another,  neither  my  praise  to  grav.en  images. 

9  Behold,  the  former  things  are  come  to  pass,  and  new  things 
do  I  declare :  before  they  spring  forth  I  tell  you  of  them. 

10  Sing  i«unto  the  Lord  a  new  song,  and  his  praise  from  the 
end  of  tiie  earth,  ye  '"that  go  down  to  the  sea,  and  ^^all  that  is 
therein  ;  the  isles,  and  the  inhabitants  thereof. 


1  Chap.  49.3,6 ; 
chap.  b-i.  13  ; 
chap.  5:3.  11 ; 
Matt.  12.  18 ; 
Phil.  2.  7. 

2  Matt.  3.  17  ; 
Matt.  17.  5 ; 
Eph.  1.  6. 

3  Chap.  11.  2; 
Jolui  3.  34. 

■•  Or,  dimly 

burning. 
'  Quench  it. 
8  Heb.  12.  2. 
■>  Broken. 
«  Ge:i.  43.  10. 
•">  Chap.  44.  24  : 

Zech.  12.  1. 
'0  Acts  17.  25. 


" '  Luke  2.  32  ; 
Acts  13.  47. 

'■2  Luke  4.  18; 

2  Tim.  2.  26; 

Heb.  2.  14. 
'3Chap.  9.  2. 

I "  E.xodus  3. 14. 
1 5  Chap.  48.  11. 


'6  Psalm  33.  3; 

Psalm  40.  3  ; 

Psalm  98.  1. 
1 1  Psalm  107.23. 
IX  The  fullness 

thereof. 


HOME   RE.ADINGS. 

.Tf.    The  coming  Saviour Isaiah  42. 1-10. 

Ta,  His  purpose John  3.  ]4-i'l. 

W.  His  piety i.^iah  63.  1-19. 

Th.  His  power Matt.  2S.  1-18. 

F.    His  gloiT Ifev.  1.  4-20. 

S.     His  work Mark  1.  ;,':i-:«9. 

S.     His  baptism Luke  3.  15-22. 


LESSON    HYMN.  65. 

Thy  kiiitrclom  come,  O  God, 

Thv  rei^ii,  O  Christ,  begin; 
Break  with  thine  iroii  rod 

The  tj-i-anuies  of  sin. 
We  pray  thee.  Lord,  arise. 

And  come  in  thy  great  might ; 
Revive  oui-  longing  nyes, 

Vv'hich  languisii  for  thy  sight. 


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OUTLINE. 
The  Lord's  anointed— 

1.  His  Spirit,    v.  1-4, 

2.  His  work.    v.  5-7. 

3.  His  authority,    v.  8-10. 

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GOLDEN   TEXT. 
This  is  my  beloved  Sen,  in 
whom  lam  well  pleased.    Matt. 
3.  17. 

INTRODUCTORY. 
Unri(-r  whose  remns  in  the  kingdom  of  Jiidah  did  Isaiah  prophesy?    Study  a  little 
of  bis  life,  and  the  gen^'ral  subjtH'ts  of  his  prophecy.    Imajjine  him  lookin-r  into  the 
future,  and  seeing,  as  only  one  whom  God  inspires  could  see,  the  coming  Saviour, 
the  Lord's  anointed. 

QUESTIONS  ON   THE  OUTLINE. 


1.  His  Spirit,  v.  1-4:  Isa.  11.  1-6. 

What  does  God  call  him? 

How  does  he  endow  him  ?    Matt.  3.  17. 

For  what  purpose?    Matt.  15.  2.5-28. 

How  is  his  conduct  described  ? 

AVhy  shall  he  be  so  patient  ?   Heb.  12.  3. 

How  does  he  treat  the  weak  and  faint? 

What  shall  he  the  result  of  judgment  in 

his  hand  ?    Psa.  85.  10. 
Will  he  give  up  b(!foi-e  his  woi-k  is  done? 
How  can  we  get  this  spirit?   1  Pet.  2. 21-23. 
3.  ]iis  ivork,  V.  .5-7 ;  Luke  4.  1(>-19. 
Who  is  (iod?   Gen.  1.  1. 
What  hath  he  given  to  men?  Acts  17.  28. 
AVhat  does  he  call  liimself  ? 
Whom  has  he  called  in  righteousness? 
For  what  purpose  ?  John  3.  1(5. 
To  whom  is  he  sent?   Rom.  15.  12. 
What  will  he  do  for  them  ? 


Are  we  in  prison  while  the  doors  are 
thrown  open  for  our  csciipe? 

3.  His  (WtJxiritu,  v.  8-10;  Phil.  6.  &-11. 

]lv  whom  is  the  Messiah  sent  ? 

In  what  is  God  a  jealous  God?  Exod.  20. 5. 

Whv  does  (iod  demand  supreme  wo.r.ship? 

What  authority  does  this  give  to  Jesus? 
Ei)h.  1.  10-23. 

What  are  the  former  things  ? 

Have  any  of  God's  promises  ever  failed? 
Hab."3.  17-19. 

What  are  the  new  things  promised?  Isa. 
4:1  18-21. 

In  what  Spirit  should  we  receive  this  new 
revelation  ? 

How  far  will  the  Messiah's  authority  ex- 
tend ?   Psa.  2.  8. 

Have  you  acknowledged  tdm  as  your 
Saviour  ? 


TEACHINGS  OF  THE  LESSON. 
Where  in  this  lesson  do  we  learn— 

1.  Or<Jod's  greatness  T 

3.  Of  <"hrisr8  tendt'rne.^y  nnd  pity  I 

3.  Of  tJie  whole  world's  opportunily  of  salvation  1 

WORDS  WITH    LITTLE    FOLKS. 

1.  Think  of  the  gentle  spirit  and  the  mighty  power  of  Jesus. 

2.  Remember  that  you  may  be  meek  and  kind,  and  yet  strong  and  successful. 


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A  light  to  lighten  the  Gentiles,  and  the  glory  of  thy  people 
Israel.    Luke  2.  32. 


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Find  instances  in  wlricii  Jesus  opened  blind  eyes ;  delivered  prisoners  ;  pitied  and 
forgave  the  sinning  ;  blessed  tiie  Gentiles. 

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The  Suffering  Saviour;  or,  The  Full  Atonement. 


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Commit  to  memory  verses  1-6. 


Isa.  53.  1-12. 

1  Who  1  hath  believed  our  ^  report  ?  and  to  whom  is  ^  the  arm  of  the 
Lord  revealed  ?  .     ^       ,     .       ^  » 

2  For  he  shall  grow  up  before  him  as  a  tender  plant,  and  as  a  root 
out  of  a  dry  ground  :  *  he  haih  no  form  nor  comeliness  :  and  when  we 
shall  see  him,  ihcrt  Is  no  beauty  that  we  should  desire  him. 

3  He  5  is  despised  and  rejected  of  men ;  a  man  of  sorro\vs,  «  and  ac- 
quainted with  grief:  and  'we  hid  as  it  were  our  faces  from  him;  he 
was  despised,  and  « we  esteemed  him  not, 

4  Surely  "  he  hath  borne  our  griefs,  and  carried  om-  sorrows  :  yet  we 
i^did  esteem  him  stricken,  smitten  of  God,  and  afflicted. 

5  But  he  ivas  ^  wounded  for  our  transgressions,  lie  teas  bruised  for 
our  iniquities :  the  chastisement  of  our  peace  ivas  upon  him ;  and  with 
his  ^2  stripes  we  are  healed. 

6  All  we  hke  sheep  have  gone  astray ;  we  have  turned  every  one  to 
his  own  way ;  and  the  Lord  hath  ^^  laid  on  him  the  iniquity  of  us  all. 

7  He  was  oppressed,  and  he  was  afflicted,  yet  he  opened  not  his 
mouth:  ^*he  is  brought  as  a  i^amb  to  the  slaughter,  and  as  a  sheep 
before  her  shearers  is  dumb,  so  he  openeth  not  his  mouth. 

8  i«Hewas  taken  from  prison  and  from  judgment:  and  who  shall 
declare  his  generation?  for  I'he  was  cut  off  out  of  the  land  of  the 
living  :  for  the  transgression  of  my  people  i*  was  he  stricken. 

0  And  1"  he  made  his  grave  with  the  wicknd,  and  with  the  rich  in 
his  -0  death ;  because  he  had  done  no  violence,  neither  iccis  any  deceit 
in  -1  his  mouth. 

10  Yet  it  pleased  the  Lord  to  bruise  him ;  he  hath  put  Mm  to  grief : 
22\vheti  thou  Shalt  make  his  soul  ^^an  offering  for  sin,  he  shall  see  liis 
seed,  24  he  shall  prolong  Ida  days,  and  ^s  the  pleasure  of  the  Lord  shall 
piosper  in  his  hand. 

11  He  shall  see  of  the  travail  of  his  soul,  and  shall  be  satisfied :  by 
26 his  knowledge  shall  ^ 7  niy  righteous  servant  ^^  justify  many;  for  he 
shall  bear  their  iniquities. 

12  Therefore  -^  will  I  divide  him  a  portion  with  the  great,  and  he 
shall  divide  the  spoil  with  ^o  the  strong;  because  he  hath  poured  out  his 
soul  unto  death :  and  he  was  ^^  numbered  with  the  transgressors ;  and 
he  bare  the  sin  of  many,  and  ^smade  intercession  for  the  trans- 
gressors. 

2i  Or,  wlien  his  soul  shall  make  an  offering. "is  2  Cor.  5.  21. "J*  Rom.  6.  9.- 

2^  John  17.  3. 2- 1  John  2.  1. 'is  Rom.  5.  18. "^^  Phil.  2.  9. 30  Col.  2.  15. = 

3-2  Luke  23.  34. 


»  Joliu  12.  38. 

2  Hearing,  or, 
tloc'trine. 

•J  1  Cor.  1. 18. 

1  3Iark  9.  12. 

s  P.^alm  22.  6. 

e  Heb.  i.  15. 

"Asa  hiding 
of  faces 
from  him, 
or,  from  us ; 
Or,  he  hid 
his  face  as  it 
were  from 
us. 

8  John  1. 10. 

9  Matt  8. 17. 

10  Matt.  26.  66. 

11  Or,  tor- 
mented. 

>  2  Bruise. 

'  3  Hath  made 
the  iniqui- 
ties of  us  all 
to  meet  on 
him. 

i«  Acts  8.  82. 

15  1  Peter  1. 19. 

16  Or,  He  was 
taken  away 
by  distress 
and  judg- 
ment ;  but, 
etc. 

i-Dan.  9.  26. 
18  Was  the 

stroke  upon 

him. 
■  sMatt.  27.  57. 
2"  Deaths. 
21 1  Peter  2.  22. 

-26  Eph  1.  5. 

Mark  15.  28. 


HOME   READINGS. 

M.   The  suffering  Saviour Isaiah  53. 1-12. 

Tu.  Rejected John  1.  1-14. 

W.  Despised Jolm  9. 13-30. 

111.  Persecuted John  7. 14^:u. 

F.    Betrayed Mark  14.  43-52. 

S.     Mocked -Mark  15.  1-20. 

S.    Forsaken Mark  14.  26-42. 


LESSON    HYMN.  CM. 

Was  it  for  crimes  that  I  have  done, 

He  groaned  upon  the  tree  » 
Amazing  pity  !  grace  unkno\vii ! 

And  love  beyond  degree  ! 
Well  might  the  sun  in  darkness  hide, 

And  shut  his  glories  in. 
When  Christ,  the  mighty  Maker,  died, 

For  man  the  creatui-e's  sin. 


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OUTLINE. 

R-_ 

GOLDEN  TEXT. 

1.  The  rejected  Saviour. 
V.  1-3. 

if^|2! 

Who  his  own  self  bare  our 

2.  The      dying     Saviour. 

V.  4^0. 

3.  Tlie    interceding    Sav- 

sins in  his  own  body  on  the  tree. 

(^ 

1  Peter  2.  24. 

iour.    V.  10-1)2. 

INTRODUCTORY. 
Isaiah  Uved  over  seven  hundred  years  before  Christ,  yet  his  writings  seem  iriOTe 
like  history  than  prophecy,  so  AvonderluHy  do  they  correspond  with  the  events  wmcn 
they  predict.    Ib  thiii  lesson  we  Und  a  vvonderf ul  picture  of  Christ  in  his  huiiiUiation 
and  suUerinsrs. 

QUESTIONS  ON   THE   OUTLINE. 


1.  Tlierejected Saviour,  v.  1-3 ;  rsa.Gn.8,9. 
What  person  is  referred  to  in  this  proph- 
ecy ? 

What  name  is  given  to  him  in  verse  1? 

"What  is  said  of  his  origin? 

Hov/  was  this  true  of  Jesus  ? 

What  Ls  said  of  his  appearance? 

How  is  he  represented  as  being  received? 

Was  tliis  prophecy  f uUlIled  ?  Luke  4. 28, 29. 

Do  people  so  treat  Jesus  now? 

How  should  we  receive  such  a  Saviour? 

2.  The  dying  SavUnir,  v.4r-Q;  Heb.9.28. 
What  has  Christ  done  for  us?  y.  4. 
When  and  how  did  he  do  this? 

How  should  we  feel  toward  him  ? 

How  did  men  regard  him? 

For  what  purpose  did  he  suffer? 

A\'hat  is  said  of  man's  condition  in  verse  6? 

Is  this  true  of  aU  men? 


On  whom  were  our  Iniquities  laid? 
How  is  this  stated  in  the  golden  Text? 
What  was  the  conduct  of  Christ  under 

trial?  [Matt.  27.  12. 

Where  do  we  And  this  prophecy  fuiailed? 
What  is  said  of  the  fate  of  Jesus?  v.  9. 
"UTio  gave  him  a  grave?   Matt.  27.  57-GO. 
3.  The  interceding  Saviour,  v.  10-12; 

Heb.  7.  25. 
Why  did  Christ  thus  suffer? 
For  whose  sins  did  he  make  an  offering? 
What  three  prophecies  are  contained  in 

verse  10? 
What  four  in  verse  11? 
How  does  Christ  "justify  many?" 
V.  hat  reward  is  given  to  Jesus? 
What  service  does  he  still  perform  for  us 

in  heaven?   Heb.  7.  25. 
How  may  we  come  to  him?  Heb.  4. 15, 16. 


TEACHINGS  OF  THE  LESSON. 
Where  in  this  lesson  do  we  find— 

1.  A  prophecy  of  Christ  ns  the  .sorrowing  mani 

2.  A  prophecy  of  Christ  as  bearing  our  sins  1 

3.  A  prophecy  of  Christ  saving  fronj  siii  l 

WORDS   WITH   LITTLE   FOLKS. 

1.  Remember  that  Jesus  suffered  all  this  for  you. 

2.  Be  like  him  in  meekness  and  patience. 

3.  Love  Mm  for  what  he  has  done  for  you. 

^ — — 

I  Wliile  we  were  yet  sinners,  Christ  died  for  us.  Rom,5.8. 


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Find  an  account  of  Christ's  rejection  at  his  own  home  —  Find  accounts  of 
Weeping  at  a  grave,  and  over  a  city  —  Read  the  slory  of  his  trial  and  death. 
DOCTKLNAL  SUGGESTION— Christ's  vicarious  sacrifice. 


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The  Saviour's  Call;  or,  The  Free  Salvation. 

Isa.  55.  1-11.  Commit  to  memoiry  vers' 

^  1  IIo,  1  every  one  that  thirsteth,  come  ye  to  the  waters,  and  he 
that  hath  no  money;  2 come  ye,  buy  and  eat;  yea,  come,  buy 
wine  and  milk  witliout  money,  and  without  price. 

2  Vv'lierefore  do  ye  3. spend  money  for  ihtt  which  is  not  bread? 
and  your  labor  tor  that  which  sati.sfieth  not  ?  hearken  diliirently 
unto  ine,  and  eat  ye  that  which  is  good,  and  let  your  soul  delight 
itself  in  fatness. 

3  Incline  your  ear,  and  <  come  unto  me:  hear,  and  your  soul 
shall  live;  ^and  1  will  make  an  everlasthig  covenant  with  you, 
eve/I  the  ''sure  mercies  of  Da'vid. 

4  Behold,  1  have  given  h'un  for  a  ^  witness  to  the  people,  ^a 
leader  and  commander  to  the  people. 

5  Behold,  a  thou  shall  call  a  nation  that  thou  knowest  not,  and 
nations  that  knew  not  thee  shall  run  unto  thee  because  of  the 
Lord  thy  God,  and  for  the  Iloly  One  of  Is'ra-el ;  lofor  he  hath 
glorified  thee. 

6  Seek  ye  11  the  Lord  while  he  may  be  found,  call  ye  upon 
him  while  he  is  near: 

7  Let  the  wicked  forsake  his  way,  and  12  the  unrighteous  man 
"his  thoughts:  and  let  him  return  unto  the  Lord,  '^and  he  will 
have  mercy  upon  him;  and  to  our  God,  for  ^^ he  will  abundantly 
pardon. 

8  For  my  thoughts  are  not  your  thoughts,  neither  are  your 
ways  my  ways,  saith  the  Lord. 

y  For  as  the  heavens  are  higher  than  the  earth,  so  are  my  ways 
higher  than  your  ways,  and  my  thoughts  than  your  thoughts. 

10  For  as  the  rain  cometh  down,  and  the  snow  from  heaven, 
and  returneth  not  thither,  but  watereth  the  earth,  and  maketh  it 
bring  forth  and  bud,  that  it;  may  give  seed  to  the  sower,  and 
bread  to  the  eater ; 

11  So  shall  my  word  be  that  goeth  forth  out  of  mv  mouth:  it 
shall  not  return  unto  me  void,  but  it  shall  accomplish  that  which 
I  please,  and  it  shall  prosper  in  the  thing  wliereto  I  sent  it. 


[May  li. 


'  John  4.  14  ; 
John  7.  37 ; 
1  Cor.  1.  22  ; 
Rev.  21.  6; 
Rev.  22.  17. 
«  Matt.  13.  44  ; 

Rev.  3.  18. 
3  Weigh. 
*  Matt.  11.  28. 
»Chap.  54.  8; 
chap.  61.  8; 
Jer.  32.  40. 
6  2  Sam.  7.  8 ; 
P.sa!i!i  SO.  28  ; 
Acts  U.  34 ; 
T  Mill.  3.  0  : 
Jolm  18.  37 ; 
1  Tim.  6.  13; 
Rev.  \.  5. 
«  Jer.  30.  9  ; 
Ezek.  34.  23 ; 
Dan.  9.  25; 
Heb.  2.  10. 
s  Chap.  52.  15  ; 
Eph.  2. 11, 12. 
iOActs3.  13. 
1    Matt.  5.  25  ; 

Hel..  3.  13. 
iiThe  man  of 

miqulty. 

»3Zech.  8.  17. 

'^Jer.  3.  12. 

'■■■Hev-in 

multiply  to 

paidoa. 


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J/.    The  Saviour's  call 

Tn .  To  sinners 

W.  "No  wise  cast  out"... 
Th.  "All  things  are  ready' 

F.    "  Hear  my  voice  " 

S.    The  call  urged 


..Lsaiah55.  1-11. 
.  Luke  5.  18-32. 
..John  6.  27-40. 
..Luke  14.  15-24. 
..Rev.  3.  14  22. 
Rev.  22.13-21. 


S.    The  call  accepted Josh.  24.  14-28. 


LESSON    HYMN.  L.  M. 

Ho  !  every  one  that  thirsts,  draw  nigh : 

'Tis  God  invites  the  fallen  race  : 
Mercy  and  free  salvation  buy  ; 

Buy  wine,  and  milk,  and  gospel  grace. 
Nothing  ye  in  exchange  shall  give  ; 

Leave  all  ye  have  and  are  behind ; 
Frankly  the  gift  of  (jud  receive  : 

Pardon  and  peace  in  Jesus  find. 


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OUTLINE. 

1.  The  invitation,   v.  1-6. 
2.  Tiie  promise,    v.  7-11. 


PSA.  1 1 6-13. 


GOLDEN  TEXT. 
If  any  man    thirst,  let  him 
come    unto    me,    and    drink. 
John  7.  37. 


INTRODUCTORY. 

The  prnphPt  havin?  shown  us  tjn'  Sijviour.  now  turns  our  thonehts  to  the  salvation  ; 
thnse  who  need  it,  and  the  conditions  upon  which  it  inav  be  obtained. 

Who  wrote  this  prophecy?  Kow  long  before  Christ  did  he  live?  In  what  aspect 
did  he  present  Christ  in  the  last  lesson  ''. 

QUESTIONS  ON 
1.  The.  invitation,  v.  1-6;  Rev.  2-2.  17. 
To  whom  is  this  invitation  addressed? 
How  many  are  included  in  it  ? 
AVhai  is  here  offered  to  those  who  need  ? 
What  prire  is  T'equirnd? 
IIovv  does  this  represent  the  blessings  of 

the  gospel ? 
For  what   do   many  spend   money  and 

trouble  ? 
Do  people  find  satisfaction  in  sin  ? 
What  does  (iod  promise  to  men  ? 
Does  snlvation  satisfy  tiiose  who  seek  it? 
What  is  the  promise  of  the  Goldkn'  Text? 
What  commands  and  what  promises  do 

we  find  in  verse  3  ? 
What  is  a  covenant  ? 
What  is  the  character  of  this  covenant? 


THE   OUTLINE. 

When  should  we  seek  God  ?  v.  R.     [tion? 
Whv  is  youth  the  best  time  to  seek  salva^ 
"■i.  T'ne  pn imi.se,  v.  7-11 ;  Eph.  1.  7. 
What  does  God  require  of  the  wicked? 
How  is  this  stated  in  Ezek.  18.  :il? 
What  is  (iod's  promise  to  those  that  turn 

to  him? 
May  ue  obtain  this  forgiveness  of  sins? 

1  Tim.  1.  15. 
^Therein  does  God  declare  himself  to  be 

unlike  man? 
How  are  his  thoughts  and  ways  greater 

than  ours  ? 
How  is  God's  word  illustrated  in  verse  10  ? 
Wherein  is  the  resemblance  ? 
What  promise  does  (iod  give  in  verse  11? 
May  we  trust  in  this  promise  ? 


TEACHINGS  OF  THE  LESSON. 
Where  in  this  lesson  do  we  find— 

1.  A  si;nimons  to  (he  thirsty'? 

2.  A  s'liiimons  to  the  hungry  t 

3.  A  KiiniiiionH  to  the  .sinliil  i 

WORDS   WITH    LITTLE    FOLKS. 

1.  Remember  that  you  need  salvation. 

2.  The  best  time  to  seek  the  Lord  is  in  youth. 

3.  Turn  away  from  all  sin,  that  3'ou  may  find  pardon. 


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Whosoever  will,  let  him  take  the  water  of  life 
freely.    Rev.  22.  17. 


HOME    WORK   FOR   YOUTHFUL    BEREAN3. 
Find  Ezekiel's  vision  of  a  fountain  in  the  temple  —  Christ's  words  to  a  woman  by 
a  well  —  Christ's  proclamation  abo\it  water  at  a  feast. 

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of   Peace. 


Micah  4.  1-8- 


Commit  to  memory  verses  1-4. 


1  But  1  in  tlio  last  days  it  shall  come  to  j>ass,  ihat  the  mountain 
of  the  house  of  the  Lord  shall  be  established  in  the  top  of  the 
mountains,  and  it  shall  be  exalted  above  the  hills ;  and  people 
shall  flow  unto  it. 

2  And  many  nations  shall  come,  and  say,  Come,  and  let  us  go 
■up  to  the  mountain  of  the  Lord,  and  to  the  house  of  the  God  ot 
Jacob ;  and  he  ^  will  teach  us  of  his  ways,  and  we  will  walk  in 
his  paths  :  for  the  law  shall  go  forth  of  Zi'on,  and  the  word  of 
the  Lord  from  Je-ru'sa-lem. 

3  And  he  shall  judge  among  many  people,  and  rebuke  strong 
nations  afar  off ;  and  they  shall  beat  their  swords  s  into  plow- 
shares, and  their  spears  into  ^pruning-hooks :  nation  shall  not 
lift  up  a  sword  agamst  nation,  neither  ^  shall  they  learn  war  any 
more. 

4  But  «they  shall  sit  every  man  under  his  vine  and  under  his 
fig-tree;  and  none  shall  make  them  afraid:  for  the  mouth  of  the 
Lord  of  hosts  hath  spoken  it. 

5  For  ■^  all  people  will  walk  every  one  in  the  name  of  his  god, 
and  we  ^will  walk  in  the  name  of  the  Lord  our  god  for  ever  and 
ever. 

6  In  that  day,  saith  the  Lord,  will  »I  assemble  her  that  halt- 
eth,  and  i"!  will  gather  her  that  is  driven  out,  and  her  tliat  I 
have  afflicted ; 

7  And  I  will  make  her  that  halted  a  remnant,  and  her  that  was 
cast  far  off  a  strong  nation  ;  and  the  Lord  shall  "  reign  over  them 
in  mount  Zi'on  from  henceforth,  even  forever. 

8  And  thou,  0  tower  of  i^the  flock,  the  stronghold  of  the 
daughter  of  Zi'on,  unto  thee  shall  it  come,  even  the  first  do- 
minion :  the  kingdom  shall  come  to  the  dausrhter  of  Je-ru'sa-lem. 


» Isaiah  2.  2  ; 
Ezek.  17.  22  I 
Dan.  2.  44. 


3  Joel  3. 10. 
*  Or,  scythes. 
»  Psalm  73.  7. 


6  1  Kings  4. 25. 
Zech.  3. 10. 


iJer.  2. 11. 
8  Zech.  10. 12. 


9  Ezek.  .34. 16 ; 
Zeph.  3. 19. 

10  Psalm  147.  2; 
Ezek.  34.  13 ; 
Ezek.  37.  21. 

1 1  Isaiah  9.  6 ; 
Isaiah  24.  23; 
Dan.  7.  14  ; 
Luke  1.  33  ; 
Rev.  11.  15. 

12  Or,  Erlar ; 
Gen.  35.  21. 


HOME   READINGS. 

M.    The  Saviour's  kingdom Micah  4.  1-8. 

ra.  To  be  sought Matt.  6.  24-34. 

W.  Its  nature John  18.  28-38. 

Th.  Its  siuiiUtude Matt.  13.  24-26. 

F.    Its  entrance Matt.  19.  16-30. 

S.    Itsrejection Matt.  2:!.  1  14. 

3.    Its  reward Matt.  20.  1-16. 


LESSON    HYMN.  S.  M. 

I  love  thy  Church.  O  God  ! 

Her  walls  before  thee  stand. 
Dear  as  the  apple  of  thine  eye, 

And  graven  on  thy  hand. 
Sure  as  thy  truth  shall  last, 

To  Zion  shall  be  given 
The  brightest  glories  earth  can  yield, 

And  brighter  blii^s  of  heaven. 


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OUTLINE. 
1.  Days      of     prosperity. 
V.  1,  2. 

2.  Days  of  peace,   v.  3-5. 

3.  Days  of  power,    v.  6-8. 

C 

f4f' 

GOLDEN  TEXT. 
Come,  and  let  us  go  up  to  the 
mountain  of  the  Lord,  and  to 
the  house  of  the  God  of  Jacob. 
Micah  4.  2. 

rNTRODUCTORY. 

The  prophet  Micah  lived  durin?  the  reigns  of  Jotham,  Ahaz,  and  Hezekiah,  kings 
of  .Tudah,  about  seven  hundred  and  flfty  years  before  Christ.  The  most  of  his  message 
■was  directed  against  the  sins  of  his  time;  but  in  the  present  chapter  he  speaks  of  the 
glorious  kingdom  of  the  coming  Messiah. 

QUESTIONS  ON  THE  OUTLINE. 


1.  Bav^  of  prosperitii,  v.  1. 2 ;  Psa.  72.16. 
WTiat  is  meant  by  "  the  List  days?" 

[Ans  :  The  days  of  Christ's  GospeL] 
"What  shall  then  come  to  pass  ? 
To  what  does  the  "  mountain  of  the  Lord's 

house  "  refer  ?  [Ans  :  To  the  Christian 

Church.] 
"What  does  this  promise  to  the  Church  ? 
Wbat  desire  is  spoken  in  the  Golden 

Text? 
What  does  this  mean  ? 
What  -nill  God  do  for  those  who  seek  him? 
How  is  this  stated  in  John  6.  45  ? 

2.  Days  of  peace,  v.  3-5  ;  Psa.  72.  7. 
What  is  said  of  Christ  in  verse  3? 
How  is  this  expressed  in  Phil.  2.  10  ? 
What  shall  be  the  result  of  Christ's  reign? 
What  is  said  of  "swords  "  and  "spears?" 


What  does  this  mean  ? 

Does  peace  come  as  the  result  of  the  Gos- 
pel? 

How  is  It  promised  in  Isa.  26.  3  ? 

What  is  promised  in  verse  4? 

■UTiat  good  resolve  is  found  in  verse  5  ? 

Will  you  make  this  resolve? 

3.  Days  of  pourr,  v.  6-8  ;  Isa.  35.  3,  4. 

What  promise  is  contained  in  verse  6? 

To  whom  is  it  given  ? 

"Where  is  it  said  that  God  shall  reign  ? 

What  does  Zion  here  represent?  [Axs :  The 
Church  of  Christ.] 

What  is  said  of  Zion  in  Rev.  14.  1  ? 

May  we  stand  among  these  triumphant 
ones  ? 

To  whom  is  promised  dominion  ? 

Who  are  members  of  Christ's  kingdom  ? 

TEACHINGS  OF  THE   LESSON. 
Where  in  this  lesson  do  we  learn— 

1.  That  universal  interest  shall  be  awakened  bv  the  Gospell 

2.  That  universal  peace  shall  result  from  the  Gospel  1 

3.  That  universal  triumph  shall  attend  the  Gospel  1 

WORDS  WITH   LITTLE   FOLKS. 

1.  Attend  the  worship  in  God's  house. 

2.  Learn  God's  law. 

3.  Walk  in  his  paths. 


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Great  peace  have  they  ^whieh  love  thy  law.    Psa.  119.  165. 


HOME  WORK   FOR  YOUTHFUL  BEREANS. 

Find  about  a  "  mount  of  God  "  in  Exodus  —  Read  the  account  of  the  buildino-  of 
God's  house  on  Mount  Moriah  . .  .Find  the  account  of  David  capturing  the  stronghold 
of  Zion. 

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The  IToly  Spirit  Promised: 

Joel  2.  28-32. 


or,    i  he  Gift  o'f  Power. 
Commit  to  memory  verses  23-82. 


28  And  '  it  shall  come  to  pass  afterward,  thit  I  »  will  pour  out 
my  Spirit  upon  all  flesh;  'and  your  son.s  an<l  *your  daughters 
shall  prophesy,  your  old  men  sliull  dream  dreams,  your  young 
men  shall  see  visions : 

23  And  also  upon  ^the  servants  and  upon  the  handmaids  in 
those  days  will  I  pour  out  my  Spirit. 

30  And  8  I  will  show  wonders  in  the  heavens  and  in  the  earth, 
blood,  and  fire,  and  pillars  of  smoke. 

31  The  sun  shall  be  turned  into  darkness,  and  the  moon  into 
blood,  before  the  great  and  the  terrible  day  of  the  Loud  come. 

32  And  it  shall  come  to  pass,  thit  ^  whosoever  shall  call  on 
the  name  of  the  Loud  shall  be  delivered:  for  « in  mount  Zi'on 
and  in  Je-ru'sa  lem  shall  be  deliverance,  as  the  Lord  hath  said, 
and  in  » the  remnant  whom  the  Lord  shall  call. 


« Isaiah  44.  3  ; 
Acts  I.  17. 

2  John  7.  39. 

3  Isaiah  5i.  IS. 
*  Acts  21.  9. 

5 1  Cor.  VI.  13 ; 

Gal.  3.  2« ; 

Col.  3.  11. 
6  Mark  13.  24. 


■>  Rom.  10.  13. 
3  Isaiah  46.  13  i 

Oljadiali  17. 
sisai.ah  n.  Ui 

Rom.  9.  27 ; 

Rom.  11.  5. 


Notes. — Afterward — How  long  is  not  specified,  hut  a  fulfillment  took  place 
nearly  eight  hundred  years  after,  as  recorded  in  Acts  2.  1-4.  Tour  out — Lnder 
the  old  dispensation  the  Spirit  was  given  in  a  measure,  and  to  a  few  ;  under 
the  new,  it  was  poured  forth  abundantly  upon  all.  All  flesh — The  blessings 
of  tlie  new  covenant  were  not  to  be  liniited  to  the  Jewish  race,  but  extended 
to  all  nations.  Your  sons  and  ]]<mv  davghters — The  young  people  and  children 
of  the  gospel  were  destined  to  receive  a  light  of  revelation  equal  to  that  of  the 
ancient  prophets.  Servants  and  handmaids — The  lowest  rank  and  station  are 
admitted  to  the  highest  privileges  of  salvation.  Wo7ider§ — Referring  to  the 
wars,  destructions,  and  disturbances  Avhich  preceded  the  coming  ot  Christ. 
The  sun — Darkness  over  the  earth  when  Jesus  was  crucified.  Whosoever — A 
general  promise,  of  which  every  sinner  may  avail  himself.  Delivered — Either 
from  present  trouble  or  from  eternal  woe. 


HOME   READINGS. 

-V.    Tne  Holy  Spirit  promised ....  Joel  2.  28-S2. 

Tu.  His  personality John  14. 15-26. 

W.   Kis  divinity IJohn  .5.  1-13. 

77i.  His  office John  1G.  l-li. 

F.    Promised  by  Jeeus Act.-^  1.  1-14. 

■?.    His  coming Acts  2. 1-13. 

J.    His  ))o\ver Acts  2.  37^7. 


LESSON    HYWN.  CM, 

Reflninp  fire,  go  through  my  heart ; 

Illuminate  my  suul ; 
Scatter  thy  life  through  every  part, 

And  sanctify  the  whole. 
O  that  it  now  from  heaven  might  fall, 

And  all  my  sins  consume  ! 
Come,  Holy  Ghost,  for  thee  I  call ; 

Spiiit  of  bui-niug,  come  ! 


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OUTLINE. 

\^^ 

GOLDEN  TEXT. 

1.  Revenling     power. 
V.  28-29. 

2.  "Wonder-working 

power.  V.  30,  31. 

3.  Saving  power,  v.  32. 

i 

But  ye  shall  receive  power, 
after   that    the    Holy   Ghost    is 
come  upon  you.   Acts  1.  8. 

INTRODUCTORY. 

The  prophet  Joel  lived  about  eight  centuries  before  Christ.    He  here  foretells  the 
descent  of  the  Holy  Spirit  upon  the  Church  after  the  ascension  of  the  Saviour. 


QUESTIONS  ON 

1.  Revealing  power,  v.  28,  29;  Mark  1.8. 
"V\7iat  promise  is  here  given  ? 

To  what  does  this  refer  ?   John  7.  39. 
Is  this  promise  limited  to  any  one  people? 
■What  various  classes  of  people  are  here 

named  as  sharing  its  blessings  ? 
May  we  enjoy  it  ? 
"When  was  this  prophecy  fulfilled?     Acts 

2.  1-^. 
Does  the   Snirit  still  remain   with  the 

Church  ?*  Rom.  8.  14. 
How  will  the  Spirit  help  us  ?  Rom.  8.  26. 

2.  Wonder-worliing  power,  v.  30,  31; 
Acts  2.  19,  20. 

"What  wonders  are  here  foretold  ? 
"What  is  said  of  the  sun  and  the  moon  ? 


THE   OUTLINE. 

How    was    this   prophecy   repeated    by 

Christ  ?   Matt.  24.  29. 
"When  was  it  partly  fulfilled  ?  Matt.  27. 45. 
"What  day  is  spoken  of  in  v.  31  ? 
To  whom  is  the  day  of  judgment  terrible! 
How  may  we  be  safe  on  that  day  ? 
3.  Saviyig  power,  v.  32;  Rom.  10.  13. 
What  precious  promise  do  we  find  here? 
"What  is  the  meaning  of  "whosoever?" 
Does  that  include  you  ? 
"Where  is  deliverance  promised  ? 
To  what  does  this  refer  ?   [Ans  :  To  the 

Gospel  of  Christ.] 
To  whom  does  God  call  ? 
"What  are  the  terms  of  salvation  In  Acts 

16.31? 


TEACHINGS  OF  THE   LESSON. 
"Where  in  this  lesson  do  we  find— 

1.  A  promise  of  f«od's  Spirit! 
3.  A  propiiecy  of  strattye  events  1 
3.  A  pledge  of  salvation  to  men  { 

WORDS  WITH   LITTLE   FOLKS. 

1.  Remember  that  the  Spirit  is  promised  to  the  young  as  well  as  to  the  old. 

2.  Try  to  live  and  speak  under  the  Spirit's  direction. 

3.  Call  upon  God  for  deliverance  from  sin. 


Have  ye  received  the  Holy  Ghost?   Acts  19.  2. 


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HOME  WORK    FOR  YOUTHFUL    BEREANS. 

Find  a  promise  of  the  Holy  Spirit  by  John  the  Baptist — Find  a  promise  by  Christ 
In  John's  Grospel — Find  the  account  of  its  fulfillment  in  Acts. 

DOCraiNAL  SUO-GESTION-The  baptism  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 


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Prophecy  agai:n'st  Tyre  ;  or,  Destruction  through  Sin. 


Ezek,  26.  7-14. 


Commit  to  memory  verses  7,  13, 14. 


7  For  thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ;  Behold,  I  will  bring  upon 
TyVas  Neb-u-chad-rez'zar  king  of  Bab'y-lon,  a  i  king  of  kings, 
from  the  north,  with  horses,  and  with  chariots,  and  with  horse- 
men, and  companies,  and  much  people. 

8  He  shall  slay  with  the  sword  thy  daughters  in  the  field  ;  and 
he  shall  ^make'a  fort  against  thee,  and  ^cast  a  mound  against 
thee,  and  lift  up  the  buckler  against  thee. 

9  And  he  shall  set  engines  of  war  against  thy  walls,  and  with 
his  axes  he  shall  break  down  thy  towers. 

10  By  reason  of  the  abundance  of  his  horses  their  dust  shall 
cover  thee :  thy  Avails  shall  shake  at  the  noise  of  the  horse- 
men, and  of  the  wheels,  and  of  the  chariots,  when  he  shall 
enter  into  thy  gates,  *  as  men  enter  into  a  city  wherein  is  made  a 
breach. 

11  With  the  hoofs  of  his  horses  shall  he  tread  down  all  thy 
streets :  he  shall  slay  thy  people  by  the  sword,  and  thy  strong 
garrisons  shall  go  down  to  the  ground. 

12  And  they  shall  make  a  spoil  of  thy  riches,  and  make  a  prey 
of  thy  merchandise ;  and  they  shall  break  down  thy  walls,  and 
destroy  ^thy  pleasant  houses:  and  they  shall  lay  thy  stones  and 
thy  timber  and  thy  dust  in  the  midst  of  the  water. 

13  And  « I  will  cause  the  noise  of  thy ''  songs  to  cease ;  and  the 
sound  of  thy  harps  shall  be  no  more  heard. 

14  And  I  will  make  thee  like  the  top  of  a  rock:  thou  shalt  be 
a  place  to  spread  nets  upon;  thou  shalt  be  built  no  more:  for  I 
the  Lord  have  spoken  it.,  saith  the  Lord  God. 


1  Ezra  7.  12 ; 
Dan.  2.  37. 


2  Chap.  21.  28, 

3  Or,  pour  out 
the  engine 


'  Accordiry?  to 
the  enteiinjjs 
of  a  city 
broken  np. 


5  Honses  of 
thy  desire. 


8  Isaiah  14.  11. 
1  Isaiah  23.  16. 


HOME  READINGS. 

M.    Prophecy  against  Tj-re Ezek.  36.  7-14. 

\Tu.  Threats  to  the  wicked Ucut.  28.  15-29. 


W.  Retribution  foreshown....  .Psalm  37.  1-20. 

\Th.  The  wicked  unpitied Ezek.  7.  1-37. 

\F.    Tlie  truth  of  the  word Luke  21.  25-38. 

\S.     The  endurance  of  the  word. Isaiah  18.  1-8. 
'S.    The  vraraiiig  of  the  word.... 3  Thess.  2. 1-13. 


LESSON   HYMN. 


L.  M. 


Unchan§:eable,  all-perfect  Lord, 

Essential  life's  unbounded  sea, 
Wliat  lives  and  moves,  lives  by  thy  word  ; 

It  lives,  and  moves,  and  is  fro«i  thee. 
Hig-h  is  thy  power  above  all  height ; 

Whate'er  thy  will  decrees  is  done  ; 
Tliy  wisdom,  equal  to  thy  mig-ht, 

Only  to  thee.  U  God,  is  KJ3ov,n. 


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OUTLINE. 

1.  The  city  attacked. 

V.  r-9. 
2.  The  city  destroyed. 

V.  la-u. 

m 

GOLDEN  TEXT. 

Heaven  and  earth  shail  pass 
away,  but  my  words  shall  not 
pass  away.   Matt.  24.  35. 

INTRODUCTORY. 
The  Prophet  Ezekiel  lived  amonff  the  Jewish  captives  in  Ghaldea,  durinjr  the  rei^n  of 
Nebuchadnezzar,  six  hundred  years  before  Christ.    He  warned  his  people  against  the 
result  of  their  sins,  and  threatened  woe  upon  the  surrounding  nations. 


QUESTIONS  ON 
1 .  T]\c  city  attacked,  v.  7-0 ;  Psa.  37.  9, 10. 
From  whom  wius  this  message  sent? 
Has  (;od  any  message  for  us? 
What  two  cities  are  mentioned  ? 
Where  were  they  located  ? 
For  wtiat  was  the  city  of   Tyre  famed  ? 

Ezek.  -27.  8. 
W!iat  great  king  is  named  ? 
Wliat  other  facts  can  you  tell  concerning 

him  V 
Who  Were  to  come  with  him? 
What  was  to  be  the  fate  of  the  daughters 

of  Tyre  * 
How  was  the  city  to  be  attacked  ? 
Why  was  the  city  attacked  ?  Ezek.  26. 2, 3. 


THE  OUTLINE. 

How  does  God  treat  the  scomer  ?  Prov.  3.34. 
2.  The  citydcstnn/cd,  v.  10-14  ;  Psa.  46.8. 
What  were  the  horses  to  do  ? 
What  should  become  of  the  houses? 
Like  what  was  tlie  city  to  become? 
For  what  should  its  place  be  used? 
On  whose  vvoid  did  this  prophecy  rest ? 
Has  it  been  fuilllled  •' 

[Ans:  It  has,  in  every  particular.] 
May  we  not  then  believe  what  (iod  says  ? 
Wliat  is  the  leacliing  of  the  (iOLDKN  Tkxt  ? 
How  may  destruction  be  averted  from  a 

nation?   Joniih  3.  10. 
What  will  save  us  from  the  penalty  of  our 

sins  ?   Acts  3.  19. 


TEACHINGS  OF  THE  LESSON. 
Where  in  this  lesson  do  we  learn— 

1.  That  the  kin^is  of  earth  are  in  the  hands  of  God? 

2.  That  the  events  of  the  future  are  known  to  God  I 

8.  That  earthly  greatness  becomea  noihiujj  before  ttodl 

WORDS  VyiTH   LITTLE   FOLKS. 

1.  Be  thankful  for  a  land  of  peac«. 

2.  Remember  that  prosperity  Ls  God's  gift, 

3.  See  the  truth  of  Scripture  in  its  fulQllraent. 
^ — 

The  judgnients  of  the  Lord  are  true  and  righteous 
altogether.    Psa.  19.  9. 


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Nebuchadnezzar's  dreams  —  His  loss  of  reason  for  seven  years. 

DOCTKINAIj  suggestion— The  foreknowledge  of  God. 


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The  Talley  of  Dry  Bones;  or,  Life  by  the  Spirit. 

Ezek.  37.  1-10.  Commit  to  memory  verses  7-10 

1  The  hand  of  the  Lord  was  upon  me,  and  carried  me  out  Mn 
the  Spirit  of  the  Lord,  and  set  me  down  in  the  midst  of  the 
valley  which  was  full  of  bones, 

2  And  caused  me  to  pass  by  them  round  about:  and,  be- 
hold, there  were  very  many  in  the  open  "  valley ;  and,  lo,  fhey 
were  very  dry. 

3  And  he  said  unto  me.  Son  of  man,  can  these  bones  live? 
And  I  answered,  0  Lord  God,  s  thou  knowcst. 

4  Again  he  said  unto  me,  *  Propliesy  upon  these  bones,  and 
say  unto  them,  O  ye  dry  bones,  hear  the  word  of  tlie  Lord. 

5  Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  unto  these  bones.  Behold,  I  will 
'cause  breath  to  enter  into  you,  and  ye  shall  live: 

6  And  I  will  lay  sinews  upon  you,  and  will  bring  up  flesh 
upon  you,  and  cover  you  with  skin,  and  put  breath  in  you,  and 
ye  shall  live;  and  «ye  shall  know  that  I  am  the  Lord. 

7  So  I  prophesied  as  I  was  commanded  :  and  as  1  prophesied, 
there  was  a  noise,  and  behold  a  shaking,  and  the  bones  came 
together,  bone  to  his  bone. 

8  And  when  I  beheld,  lo,  the  sinews  and  the  flesh  came  up 
upon  them,  and  the  skin  covered  them  above,  but  there  was  no 
breath  in  tiiem. 

9  Then  said  he  unto  me,  Prophesy  unto  the  »  wind,  prophesy, 
son  of  man,  and  say  to  the  wind,  Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; 
Come  8  from  the  four  winds,  0  breath,  and  breathe  upon  these 
slain,  that  they  may  live. 

10  So  I  prophesied,  as  he  commanded  me,  and  "the  breath 
came  into  them,  and  they  lived,  and  stood  up  upon  their  feet, 
an  exceeding  great  army. 


Chap.  3.  u  1 
Luke  i,  1. 


■J  Champaign. 


3  Deut.  32.  39 ; 

1  Sam.  2.  6  ; 
John  5.  21 ; 
Rom.  4.  17; 

2  Cor.  I.  9. 
«  l«.-\lali  55.  H ; 

Jif.tii.  10. 17. 
>  Pftolra  104.  30. 


«  Chap.  6.  7  ; 
Chan.  35.  U 
Joel  2.  27  ; 
Joel  3,  17. 


1  Or,  breath ; 

Acts  2.  2. 
*  Psalm  104.  30. 


HOME  READINGS. 

M.   The  valley  of  dry  boues Ezek.  37.  1-10. 

Til.  Tlie  vision  explained Ezek.  37.11-19. 

W.  Deadinsin Kom.  7.  4-25. 

Th.  Quickened  by  the  Spirit Koin.  8.  1-34. 

F.    The  new  birth John  3.  1-15. 

S.    The  new  life Hum.  6.  1-23. 

S.    The  new  creature  Eph.  4.  17-32. 


LESSON    HYMN. 


C.  M. 


Enthroned  on  high,  Almighty  Lord, 

The  Holy  Ghost  send  down; 
Fulfill  in  us  thy  faitliful  word, 

And  all  thy  mercies  crown. 
Spirit  of  life,  and  light,  and  love, 

Tiiv  heavenly  intluence  give  ; 
Quicken  our  souls,  our  guilt  remove, 

That  we  in  Chi'ist  may  live. 


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OUTLINE. 

1.  The    valley    of   death. 
V.  1,  2, 

2.  The  word  of  the  Lord. 

V.  3-8. 

3.  The  breath  of  life.  v.  9.10. 


GOLDEN  TEXT. 

It  is  the  spirit  that  quicken- 
eth  ;  the  flesh  profiteth  noth- 
ing:  the  words  that  1  speak 
unto  you,  they  are  spirit,  and 
they  are  life.  John  0.  63. 


QUESTIONS  ON  THE  OUTLINE. 


1.  Thevalleiinf  death,rA,2;  Rom.5.12. 
Upon  whom  was  the  hand  of  the  Lord  ? 
What  is  meant  by  "  the  hand  of  the  Lord  ?" 
To  what  place  was  the  prophet  carried  ? 
What  were  in  the  valley  ? 

What  did  these  dry  bones  represent  ?  v.  11. 
How  did  they  represent  Israel  at  that  time? 
Of  what  besides  were   they  a  symbol? 

Eph.  2.  1. 
Wherein  does  sin  resemble  death  ? 

2.  Tlie  icord  of  the  Lord,  v.  3-8 ;  Heb.  4.12. 
What  question  was  asked  of  the  prophet? 
What  answer  did  he  give? 

What  was  he  commanded  to  do  ? 
What  is  here  meant  by  "prophesy?" 

[Ans  :  To  speak  in  the  name  of  the 

Lord.] 
Who  are  now  God's  messengers  to  men  ? 


What  was  he  commanded  to  say? 

What  promise  was  given  ? 

What  did  the  prophet  do? 

What  was  the  result  ? 

Were  these  bodies  now  living  ? 

What  did  they  need  to  give  them  life? 

Gen.  2.  7. 
Who  alone  can  give  life? 
3.  The  breath  of  life,  v.  9, 10 ;  John  20. 22. 
What  was  the  prophet  next  commanded 

to  do  ?    And  to  say  ? 
Did  the  prophet  obey  these  commands  ? 
What  effect  did  it  have  ? 
How  does  this  vision  illustrate  the  Golden 

Text? 
Are  all  men  dead  in  sin  ?   Rom.  5.  12. 
By  whom  can  life  be  given?  Rom.  5.  17. 
How  are  men  to  receive  life  ?  John  5.  34. 


TEACHINGS  OF  THE   LESSON. 
Where  In  this  lesson  do  we  learn— 

1.  That  (iod  can  do  what  seemn  impossible'? 

work  is  gradual  and  progressive  1 


3.  That  God' 

3.  That  God  uses  men  as  his 


;;ents  1 


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WORDS  WITH   LITTLE   FOLKS. 

1.  Remember  that  sin  Is  a  state  of  death. 

2.  Remember  that  God's  word  has  power. 

3.  Remember  that  God's  Spirit  gives  life. 


Awake,  thou  that  sleepest,  and  arise  from  the  dead 
Eph.  5.  14. 

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The  Need  op  God's  Spirit;  or,  Power  by  the  Spirit. 


Zech.  4.  1-14. 


Commit  to  m.emory  verses  4-*; 


1  And  the  angel  that  talked  with  me  came  again,  and  waked  me, 
*  as  a  man  that  is  wakened  out  of  bis  sleep. 

2  And  said  unto  me,  What  seest  thoii  ?  And  I  said,  I  have  looked, 
and,  behold,  ^  a  candlestick  all  of  gold,  ^  with  a  bowl  upon  the  top  of 
it,  and  ^  his  seven  lamps  thereon,  and  *  seven  pipes  to  the  seven  lamps, 
which  are,  upon  the  top  thereof : 

3  And  *  two  olive-trees  by  it.  one  upon  the  right  mle  of  the  l}owl, 
and  the  other  upon  the  left  Hide,  thereof. 

4  So  I  answered  and  spake  to  the  angel  that  talked  with  me,  saying, 
What  are,  these,  ray  lord? 

5  Then  the  angel  that  talked  with  me  answered  and  said  unto  me, 
Knowest  thou  not  what  these  be  ?    And  I  said.  No,  my  lord. 

6  Then  he  answered  and  spake  unto  me,  saying.  This  is  the  word  of 
the  Lord  unto  Ze-rub'ba-bel,  saying.  Not  by  ^  might,  nor  by  power, 
but  by  ray  Spirit,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts. 

7  Who  ort  thou,  "O  great  mountain?  before  Ze-rub'ba-bel  \hou 
slinlt  hecome  a  plain :  and  he  shall  bring  forth  » the  head-stone  thereof 
^°  ivUh  shoutings,  criiuuj,  Grace,  grace  unto  it  I 

8  Moreover  the  word  of  the  Lord  came  unto  me,  saying, 

9  The  hands  of  Ze-rub'bn-bel  have  laid  the  foundation  of  this  house  ; 
his  hands  shall  '^also  Qnish  it;  and  thou  i^shalt  know  that  the  Lord 
of  hosts  hath  sent  me  unto  you. 

10  For  who  hath  despised  the  day  of  small  ^^  things?  ^^  for  they  shall 
rejoice,  and  shall  see  the  ^^  plummet  in  the  hand  of  Ze-rub'ba-be'l  with 
those  seven;  '*  they  are  the  eyes  of  the  Lord,  which  run  to  and  fro 
through  the  whole  earth. 

11  Then  answered  1,  and  said  unto  him.  What  are  these  two  olive- 
trees  upon  the  right  side  of  the  candlestick  and  upon  the  left  .ride 
thereof  ? 

12  And  I  answered  again,  and  said  unto  him.  What  he  these  two 
olive  branches  which  i' through  the  two  golden  pipes  ^'^  empty  i*the 
golden  oi7  out  of  themselves  ? 

13  And  he  answered  me  and  said,  Knowest  thou  not  what  these  he? 
And  I  said,  No,  my  lord. 

14  Then  said  he,  These  are  the  two  "o  anointed  ones,  that  stand  by 
the  Lord  of  the  whole  earth. 


1  Dan.  8.  18. 

2  p:xodiis  25. 
31. 

Rev.  1.  13. 
8  With  her 

bowl. 
*  Exodus  25. 

37; 

Rev.  i.  5. 
'  Or,  seven 

several 

pipes  to  the 

lamps,  etc. 
«  Rev.  11.  4. 
1  Or,  army, 
»Matt.  21.  21* 
»  Psalm  118.22. 
>oEzra3.  U. 
11  Ezra  6.  15. 
'■ilCor.  2.  4; 

IThess.  1.5. 
13  Haggai  2.  3. 
n  Or,  since 

the  seven 

eyes  of  the 

Lord  shall 

rejoice. 
16  stone  of  tin. 
16  2  Chron.  16. 

9; 

Prov.  15,  S. 
iiBytheliand. 
1'  Or,  empty 

out  of 

themselves 

oil  into  tho 

gold. 
19 The  gold. 
20 Sons  of  oil. 


HOME  READINGS. 

M.   The  need  of  God's  Spirit Zech.  4. 1-14. 

Til.  The  Spirit  promised John  16. 1-16. 

W.  Tiie  workings  of  the  Spirit.,.!  Cor,  2.  1-16. 

Th.  The  fruits  of  the  Spirit Gal.  5.  16-30. 

F.    Tho  gilts  of  the  Soirit 1  Cor.  12.1-13. 

S.    The  Spirit  wickedly  sought  ..Acts  8.  9-21. 
S.    The  baptism  of  the  Spirit . . . .  Acts  19. 1-12. 


LESSON    HYMN.  S.M. 

Lord  God,  the  Holy  Ghost ! 

In  this  accepted  hour, 
As  on  the  day  of  Pentecost, 

Descend  in  all  thy  power. 
The  young,  the  old.  inspire 

With  wisdom  from  above  ; 
And  give  us  hearts  and  tongues  of  fire, 

To  pray,  and  praise,  and  love. 


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OUTLINE. 
1.  A   beautiful  vision. 

V.  1-5. 
2.   A  comforting  lesson,   j 

V.  &-14. 


GOLDEN    TEXT. 

Kot  by  might,  nor  by  power, 
out  by  my  Spirit,  saith  the  Loid 
i\  hosts.    Zech.  4.  6. 


INTRODUCTORY. 

The  Prophet  Zechariah  was  one  of  the  exiles  who  returned  to  Jerusalem  after  tlie 

decree  of  Cyrus,  B.  C.  536.    He  encouraged  his  people  to  rebuild  tlieir  ruined  temple. 

and  gave  glorious  promises  of  coming  prosperity  to  tlie  little  company  of  anxious 

Jews,  who,  in  poverty  and  difficulty,  were  re-establishing  their  nation. 

QUESTIONS  ON  THE  OUTLINE. 


1 .  A  henntifxiJ  vmnn,  v.  1-5;   Heb.  1.  1. 

"Who  had  talked  with  the  prophet  ? 

What  did  the  angel  now  do  ? 

"What  did  the  prophet  see? 

How  many  lamps  were  on  the  candlestick  ? 

How  many  pipes  led  to  tiie  lamps  ? 

From  what  did  the  pipes  proceed  ? 

[Axs :  From  the  golden  bowl.] 
What  stood  beside  the  candlestick  ? 
Did  the  prophet  understand  the  vision? 
Where  else  do  we  find  mention  of  the 

golden  candlestick?  Exod.  40.  24,  25. 
Where  was  this  golden  candlestick  placed  ? 
"Who  afterward  saw  in  a  vision  the  golden 

candlesticks  ?  Rev.  1.  12,  13. 


A  comforting  lesson,  v.  6-14;   John 
14.  -2?. 

What  did  the  angel  say,  in  the  Golden 
Text? 

What  does  this  mean  ? 

How  is  it  explained  by  1  Cor.  1.  27,  28? 

Who  was  Zerubbabel? 

[Ans  :  The  governor  of  the  Jews.] 

In  what  work  was  he  engaged?   v.  9; 
Ezra  5.  2. 

To  what  are  the  obstacles  before  him  com- 
pared? V.  7. 

Wiiat  promise  was  given  him  ? 

What  promise  is  given  in  Isa.  40.  4,  5? 

What  house  is  here  me^ant  ? 
[Axs  :  Tlie  second  temple.] 

Wliat  were  on  each  side  of  the  candlestick? 

"\Miat  was  their  use  ? 

What  did  they  represent  ?  v.  14. 


What  did  these  represent?  Rev.  1.  20. 
Why  does  the  candlestick  represent  the 

Clmrch  ?    [Ans  :  Because  it  bears  the 

light  for  the  world.] 

TEACHINGS  OF  THE  LESSON. 
Where  In  this  lesson  do  we  learn— 

1.  That  obstacles  are  nothina;  in  (Jod's  wayl 

2.  That  the  weak  are  niiirhty  by  God's  aidi 

3.  That  success  is  sure  to  God's  cause  1 

WORDS  WITH    LITTLE    FOLKS 

1.  Remember  that,  though  little,  you  may  be  precious  to  the  Lord. 

2.  Fear  nothing  when  you  are  in  the  way  of  duty. 

3.  Remember  God's  eyes  are  In  every  place. 


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^  HOiVlE   WORK   FOR  YOUTHFUL    BEREANS. 

Find  when  Zechariah  lived  and  prophesied Find  another  prophet  of  the 

name,  and  his  fate  —  A  priest  of  the  same  name  in  the  New  Testament. 
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COXSECEATIOX  TO  GOD ;  or,  Acceptance   in  Service. 


[Jane  23. 


Commit  to  memory  verses  16-18. 


Malachi  3.  8-18. 

8  Will  a  man  rob  God?  Yet  ye  have  robbed  me.  But  ye  say, 
Wherein  have  we  robbed  thee,  In  ^  tithes  and  oflferings. 

9  Ye  are  cursed  with  a  «urse:  for  ye  have  robbed  nie,  even  this 
whole  nation. 

10  Bring  ^  ye  all  the  tithes  'into  the  storehouse,  that  there  may 
be  meat  in  mine  house,  and  prove  me  now  herewith,  saith  the 
Lord  of  hosts,  if  I  will  not  open  you  the  windows  *of  heaven, 
and  5 pour  you  out  a  blessing,  that  there  shall  not  he  room  enough 
to  receive  it. 

11  And  I  will  rebuke  «the  devourer  for  your  sakes,  and  he 
ehall  not  ^  destrov  the  finiits  of  your  ground :  neither  shall  your 
vine  cast  her  fruit  before  the  time  in  the  field,  saith  the  Lord  of 
hosts. 

12  And  all  nations  shall  call  you  blessed :  for  ye  shall  be  « a 
delightsome  land,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts. 

13  Your  words  have  been  stout  against  me,  saith  the  Lord  : 
yet  ye  say.  What  have  we  spoken  so  much  against  thee  ? 

14  Ye  '» nave  said.  It  is  vain  to  serve  God  :  and  what  profit  u  it 
that  we  have  kept  ^°  his  ordinance,  and  that  we  hav<j  walked 
*i  mournfully  before  the  Lord  of  hosts  ? 

15  And  now  "  we  call  the  proud  happy ;  yea,  tliey  that  work 
wickedness  "  are  set  up ;  yea,  they  that  tempt  >*  God  are  even 
delivered. 

16  Then  they  "that  feared  the  Lord  spake  "often  one  to  an- 
other: and  the  Lord  hearkened,  and  heard  it^  and  a  book  of  re- 
membrance was  written  before  him  for  them  that  feared  the  Lord, 
and  that  thought  upon  his  name. 

17  And  they  shall  be  mine,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts,  in  that 
day  when  I  make  up  my  i^ jewels;  and  I  wiU  spare  them,  as  a 
man  .spareth  his  own  son  that  servcth  him. 

18  Then  shall  ye  return,  and  discern  between  the  righteous 
and  the  wicked,  between  him  that  serveth  God  and  him  that 
serveth  him  not. 


Neh.  13. 10. 


aProv.  3.  9. 
3  1Chron.  26. 
20. 

*  Gen.  7.  11. 
'  Empty  out ; 

2  Chion.  31. 

10. 
«  Amos  4.  9. 
■I  Corrupt. 


9  Zeph.  1. 12. 
10  His 

observation. 
"In  black. 
liPsalm  73.12. 
'3  Are  built. 
' «  Psalm  95.  9. 
15  Psalm  66. 16. 
i«  Heb.  3. 13. 


'  Or,  special 
treatiui-e. 


HOME  READINGS. 

M.   Consecration  to  God Mai.  3.  8-18. 

rw.Why? lPeter2.1-25. 

jr.  What? Matt.  22.  l»-22. 

rfe.When! lChron.--d8.l-lO. 

F.    ^Vllom» John  21.  15-22. 

S.    How! Luke.5.  1-11. 

S.   For  what! Rev.  21.  1-7. 


LESSON    HYMN.  7s. 

Thine  forever  :— God  of  love, 

Hear  us  from  thy  throne  above  ; 

Thine  forever  may  we  be. 

Here  and  in  eternity. 

Thine  forever  :— thou  our  ^Ide, 

All  our  wants  by  thee  supplied, 

All  our  sins  by  thee  forgiven. 

Lead  us,  Lord,  from  earth  to  heaven. 


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1.   A    serious    charge. 

V.  8,  9. 
2.   A     gracious      offer. 

V.  10-1.5. 
8.  A  precious  promise. 
V.  16-18. 


GOLDEN   TEXT. 

And  they  shall  be  mine,  saith 
the  Lord  of  hosts,  in  that  day 
when  I  nmake  up  my  jewels. 
Mai.  3.  17. 


INTRODUCTORY. 

MalachI,  the  last  of  the  Old  Testament  prophets,  lived  about  four  hundred  years 
before  Christ,  In  an  age  when  formal  service  was  fulflUed  by  the  people,  though  in 
heart  they  were  still  worldly.    He  rebukes  their  sins,  and  proclaims  their  duty. 


QUESTIONS  ON 

1.  A  serious  charge,  v.  8,  9 ;  Prov.  3.  9, 10. 
\Yliat  charge  is  made  against  the  sinner  ? 
What  is  meant  by  robbing  God  ? 

How  did  they  rob  God  ? 

How  cau  we  rob  God  ? 

What  is  meant  by  tithes  and  offerings  ? 

Lev.  27.  30. 
What  is  due  to  God  from  us  ? 

2.  A  gracimis  offer,  v.  10-15 ;  Deut.  28. 12. 
What  command  is  given  by  God  ? 

What  gracious  offer  is  made  by  the  Lord? 

Whom  will  the  Lord  rebuke  ? 

And  why  ? 

How  will  the  nations  treat  those  who 

honor  God  ? 
How  had  the  people  spoken  against  God  ? 


THE  OUTLINE. 

"What  did  they  say  concerning  God's  serv- 
ice? 

What  change  has  come  upon  the  proud  ? 
And  the  wicked?*  And  the  tempter? 

3.  A  precious  promii>e,  v.  16-18;  Ezek. 
36.  27,  28. 

What  did  they  who  feared  the  Lord  do  ? 

What  should  all  do  who  fear  God  ? 

\Mio  heard  and  remembered  their  words? 

What  precious  promise  is  given  in  the 
Golden  Text? 

"What  further  promise  is  given  them  ? 

Is  this  promise  to  us  as  well  as  to  them? 
Heb.  6.  12. 

What  knowledge  is  given  to  those  who 
fear  God  ? 


TEACHINGS  OF   THE   LESSON. 
Where  in  this  lesson  do  we  learn— 

1.  That  robbery  of  God  brings  a  curse"! 

3.  That  consecration  to  God  brinies  a  blessing  1 

3.  Tliat  tlie  service  of  God  has  a  reward  1 

WORDS  WITH    LITTLE   FOLKS. 

1.  Give  liberally  to  God's  cause. 

2.  Talk  often  with  those  that  fear  God. 

3.  Be  among  God's  precious  jewels. 

4« j« 

I  Thou  Shalt  also  be  a  crown  of  glory  in  the  handj 
I  of  the  Lord.    Isaiah  62.  3.  | 

4. . — _ — ^ 

HOME  WORK  FOR  YOUTHFUL  BEREANS. 

Find  when  Abraham  paid  tithes — When  Jacob  promised  God  a  tenth The  law 

of  the  tithes  in  Leviticus. 

POCTBpf  Ali  SUO-GESTION'— The  acceptable  sacrifice. 


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[Jtine  89, 
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HOME   READiNGS. 
n.    Sanctified  affliction  Job  33.  14-30. 

r-f.  Queen  Esther Esther!.  10-17. 

W.  The  despised  and  ;  ,       .--!  i  lo 

suffering  Saviour  i  ^^-  •'^-  ^  ^^■ 
Th.  Tl)e  Saviour's  call.-Isa.  55.  1-11. 
F.    Vision  of  the  val-  \  -rr„c,\-  07  1  ^c\ 

lev  of  dry  bones     1  ^^^''^-  "^^  ^-^^■ 
S.    Thf>  absolute  need '7     J,    ,   ,  ,, 

of  God'.s  Spirit  <,  '^^'^^-  *•  ^  ^*- 
S.    Consecration  to  GodMal.  .3.  8-l.S. 


LESSON  HYMR.    C.  M. 
Jehovah,  God,  thy  gracious  power 

On  every  hand  we  see  ; 
O  may  tlic  blessings  of  each  hour 

Lead  all  our  thoughts  to  thee. 
Thy  power  is  in  the  ocean  deeps, 

And  reaches  to  the  skies  ; 
Thine  eye  of  mercy  never  sleeps, 

Thy  goodness  never  dies. 


REVIEW    SCHEME. 

I.  State  the  Topical  Titles,  Golden  Texts,  and  Outlines  of  the  Quarter's 

lessons.     [The  initial  letters  may  be  given  on  the  slate  or  blackboard.] 

II.  State  the  Doctrinal  Suggestion  of  each  lesson,  and  show  its  application. 

III.  Name  the  eight  books  of  the  Bible  in  which  the  lessons  of  the  quarter  are 
found,  and  give  a  fact  concerning  each  book  or  its  writer.  [J.,  Es,,  I., 
Mi.,  Jo.,  Ez.,  Z.,  Ma.] 

IV.  What  Facts  do  the  lessons  contain  about  each  of  the  following  persons  ? 

Job,    Eliphaz,     Esther,    Mordecai, 

Nebuchadnezzar,    Zerubbabel* 

V.  Where  do  we  find  in  the  lessons  of  the  first  month — 

1.  The  benefits  of  trouble  ?  I  8.  An  example  of  faith? 

2.  The  power  of  prayer?  I  4.  A  promise  of  Christ? 

VI.  How  are  we  taught  in  the  lessons  of  the  second  month — 

1.  That  the  Saviour  was  a  man  of  sorrows?  ^ 

2.  That  salvation  is  oflered  freely  ? 

3.  That  the  Gospel  shall  be  prospered  ? 
4. ,  That  the  Spirit  shall  be  poured  forth  ? 

VII.  Wliat  pr.'xctical  truths  do  we  learn  in  the  third  month's  lessons — 

1.  From  the  fate  of  a  wicked  city  ? 

2.  From  a  prophet's  vision  in  the  valley? 

3.  From  tlie  golden  candlestick  in  the  Temple? 

4.  From  the  book  of  remembrance  before  the  Lord  ? 


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GOLDEN    TEXT. 
Thy  word  have  I  hid  in  mine  hes 


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MISSIONARY  LESSON. 


The  Great  CoMiiissiox 

Mark  16.  15-20. 


The  Call  to  Teach  the  World. 

Commit  to  mem.ory  verses  15,  16. 

15  And  he  said  unto  tbem,  Go  ye  into  all  the  world,  and  preach  the  Gospel 
to  every  creature. 

Iti  lie  that  belie veth  and  is  baptized  shall  be  saved  ;  but  he  that  belie vetii 
not  shall  be  damned. 

17  And  these  signs  shall  follow  them  that  believe :  In  my  name  shall  the}' 
cast  out  devils;  they  shall  speak  with  new  tong-ues  ; 

18  They  sliall  take  up  serpents ;  and  if  they  "drink  any  deadly  thing,  it  shall 
not  hurt  them  ;  they  shall  lay  hands  on  the  sick,  and  tli^ey  shall  recover. 

19  So  then,  after  the  Lord  had  spoken  unto  tliem,  he  was  received  up  into 
heaven,  and  sat  on  the  riglit  liaud  of  God. 

20  And  they  went  fortli,  and  preached  eveiy-where,  the  Lord  working  with 
tliem^  and  contirming  the  word  with  signs  following.     Amen. 


OUTLINE. 
1.  The  Saviovir's  charge,  v.  15, 16. 
2.  The       believer's      privileges. 

V.  17. 18. 
8.  The  apostles'  work.  v.  19,  20. 


GOLDEN  TEXT. 
Go  ye  therefore,  and  teach  all  nations, 

Matt.  2«.  19. 


QUESTIONS  ON 

1.  r/ie  SaxAour's  charge,  v.  15,  16;  John 

20.  21.  [given  ? 

To  whom,  and  by  whom,  was  this  charge 
Does  it  apply  to  any  besides  the  twelve 

apostles  ?  [Rev.  22.  17. 

Are  we  also  to  extend  the  glad  tidings  ? 
What  is  the  charge  ? 
How  extensive  is  it? 

Are  all  nations  included  in  it  ?  Acts  10. 35. 
Are  any  people  beyond  the  power  of  the 

Gospel  ?  2  Peter  3.  9. 
What  are  the  conditions  of  salvation  ? 
On  whom  are  we  to  believe  ?  Acts  16.  31. 
What  Is  the  fate  of  those  who  believe  not  ? 

2.  Tlie  believer's   privileue,   v.   17,  18; 

Luke  10.  19,  20. 
Wliat  five  privileges  are  here  mentioned? 
Whei'e  do  we  find  the  first  illustrated? 

Luke  10. 17. 


THE    OUTLINE. 

When  was  tiie  second  promise  fulfilled  ? 

Acts  2.  4.  [28.  5. 

Who  was  protected  from  a  serpent  ?  Acts 
What  apostle  restored  the  sick  ?  Acts  9.  34. 
By  whose    power  were   these   miracles 

wrought  ? 
Will  Christ  assist  us  when  we  need  him? 
3.  The  apostles'  work,  v.  19,  20. 
What  became  of  Jesus  after  this  charge? 
Who  were   witnesses  of    his  ascension  ? 

Luke  24.  50,  51. 
What  did  he  leave  with  his  diselples  ? 

Acts  1.  8. 
What  was  their  work  ? 
Where  did  they  begin  ?  Luke  ^1.  47. 
What  is  the  need  of  preaching  the  gospel 

to  the  world  ?  Rom.  10.  11. 
Who  works  with  his  disciples  ? 
What  is  the  command  in  the  Golden  Text? 


TEACHINGS  OF  THE  LESSON. 
Where  in  this  lesson  do  we  find— 

1.  That  the  world  needs  the  Gospel  ? 

2.  That  every  person  should  hear  the  Sospel  1 

3.  That  Christ  gives  power  to  the  Gospel  { 


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Peace  with  God;   or,  A   Present   Salvation. 
Homans  5.  1-10.  Commit  to  memory  verses  6-10, 

peace  with  God 


1  Therefore  being  justified  by  faith,  vre  have 
tlirough  our  Lord  Je'sus  Christ : 

2  By  2  whom  also  we  have  access  by  faith  into  this  grace 
8  wherein  we  stand,  -"and  rejoice  in  hope  of  tlie  glory  of  God. 

3  And  not  only  so,  but  ^  we  glory  in  tribulations  also :  knowing 
that  tribulation  worketh  patience  ; 

4  And  patience,  experience  ;  and  experience,  hope  : 

5  And  "hope  maketh  not  ashamed;  because  ^  the  love  of  God 
is  shed  abroad  in  our  hearts  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  which  is  given 
unto  us. 

6  For  when  we  were  yet  without  strength,  ^  in  due  time  Christ 
died  tor  the  ungodly. 

7  For  scarcely  for  a  righteous  man  will  one  die :  yet  perad- 
venture  for  a  good  man  some  would  even  dare  to  die. 

8  But »  God  commendeth  his  love  toward  us,  in  that,  while  we 
were  yet  sinners,  Christ  died  for  us. 

9  Much  more  then,  being  now  justified  by  i^his  blood,  we  shall 
be  saved  "from  wrath  through  him. 

10  For  if,  when  we  were  enemies,  we  "were  reconciled  to 
God  by  the  death  of  his  Son,  much  more,  being  reconciled,  we 
shall  be  saved  ^^  by  his  life.  


1  Isaiah  32.17 ; 
JohnlH.  33; 
Eph.  2.  U ; 
Col.  1.  20. 

2  John  10.  9  ; 
John  14.  8 : 
Epli.  3.  12; 
Heb.  10.  19. 

3 1  Cor.  15. 1. 
*  Heb.  3.  6. 
'Matt.  5.  11; 
Phil.  2.  17. 
«  Phil.  1.  20. 
'2Cor.  1.  22; 
Gal.  4.  6  ; 
Ejih.  1. 13. 
»  Or,  accord- 
ing to  the 
time. 
»  John  15.  13  ; 
1  Peter  3. 18. 
10  1  John  I.  7. 
"IThess.l,  10. 
113  Cor.  6.  18. 


»3  John  14. 19. 


Notes. — Tlierefore—T\\\%  marks  the  conclusion  and  sequence  of  the  argument 
in  the  previous  chapter.  Peace— Iso  longer  enemies,  and  having  occasion  to 
fear.  We  hive  access — The  best  authorities  suggest  the  translation,  "  we  have 
had."  Tribulatioiu — All  kinds  of  trouble,  except  those  that  may  proceed  from 
our  own  sins.    Patience — Patience  is  not  learned  without  adversity. 


HOME  READINGS. 

M.  Peace  with  God Rom .  6. 1-10. 

Tn.  Peace  promised Isa.  64.  1-17. 

W.  Peace  from  God John  16.  24-33. 

77i.  Peace  bequeathed  by  Christ  John  14.  25-31. 

F.    No  peace  to  the  wcked Isa.  57.  13-21. 

8.    Christ  fruidea  to  peace Luke  1.  67-79. 

S.    iPeace  sibounding CoL  3.  1-X7. 


LESSON   HYMN.  L.  M. 

Lord,  how  secure  and  bleat  are  they 

Who  feel  the  joys  of  pardoned  sin ! 
Should  storms  of  wrath  shake  earth  and  sea, 

Their  minds  have  heaven  and  peace  within. 
How  oft  they  look  to  the  heavenlj*  hills, 

Where  groves  of  living  pleasure  grow ; 
And  longing  hopes,  and  cheerful  smiles, 

Sit  undisturbed  upon  their  brow  1 


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OUTLINE. 

Peace  through  Christ. 

V.  l-:i. 
Hope  in  Christ,  v.  4,  5. 
Saved  by  Christ,  V.&-10. 


GOLDEN  TEXT. 

Therefore  being  justified  by 
faith,  we  have  peace  with  God 
through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 
Rom.  5.  1. 


QUESTIONS  ON 

1 .  Peace  thrmigh OirisU  v.l-S ;  John  14.27. 
What  is  it  to  be  justified?    [Axs:   For- 
given and  accepted  by  God.] 

How  may  we  be  justified  y 

VtlvAl  do  we  have  as  the  result?      [16.  33. 

Throujrh  whom  do  we  have  peace?  John 

How  is  Cluist  our  peace?  Eph.  2.  14. 

What  other  blessin<|s  are  promised  in  v.  2? 

In  what  do  we  rejoice  ?  [4.  4. 

Should  Christians  be  always  happy?  Phil. 

In  what  may  we  glory  ? 

What  are  tribulations?    [Ans:  Trials  and 

troubles.! 
Why  should  we  glory  In  them? 

2.  Hope  in  Chfi.^L  v.  4,  5;  Col.  1.  5. 
What  does  patience  work? 

What  does  this  mean  ?  [Ans  :  That  pa- 
tience under  trial  brings  a  sense  o/ 
God's  approval.] 

How  is  this  illustrated  in  Psa.  119.  67? 

What  is  the  result  of  experience  ? 


THE   OUTLINE. 

How  is  this  shown  in  Psa.  42.  11  ? 

What  is  the  character  of  a  Christian  hope? 

2  Thess.  2.  16. 
What  is  the  result  of  hope? 
How  is  this  stated  in  Phil.  1.  20? 
What  is  shed  abroad  in  us?    And  how? 
May  we  receive  the  Holy  (ihost?  John  20.22. 
3.  Saved  hi/  Christ,  v. iJ-W;  1  Thess.  1.10. 
In  what  condition  did  Christ  And  us?  v.  6. 
What  did  he  do  for  us  ? 
For  whom  did  Christ  die? 
Would  one  man  die  for  another? 
How  does  God  show  his  love  for  us? 
By  what  are  we  justified  ? 
How  is  this  stated  in  1  Peter  1.  18,  19? 
From  what  will  lie  save  us  hereafter? 
Into  what  relation  with  God  does  Chiist's 

death  bring  us? 
What  will  his  life  do  for  us? 
How  should  we  feel  and  act  toward  such 

a  Saviour? 


TEACHINGS  OF  THE  LESSON. 
Wliere  in  this  lesson  do  we  learn— 

1.  That  faith  briniis  peace? 

2.  That  trouble  brings  patience  1 

3.  That  the  Holy  Ghust  brings  level 

WORDS  WITH    LITTLE  FOLKS. 

1.  Find  iieace  with  God, 

2.  Be  rejoicing  Christians, 

3.  Love  Chiist  for  what  he  has  done  for  you. 


Peace  I  leave  with  you.    John 


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HOIVIE  WORK  FOR  YOUTHFUL  BEREANS. 

Find  the  account  in  the  Bible  of  how  trouble  proved  a  blessing  to  Joseph. 
David — To  Daniel  —  To  Peter. 

DOCTfiXN"AIj  SUGGESTION— Christ's  redeeming  sacrifice. 


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The  Security  of  Believers;    or,  A  Sure  Salvation. 

i  8.  28-39.  Commit  to  memory  verses  35-39. 


28  And  we  know  that  ^  all  things  •work  totrether  for  good  to 
them  that  love  God,  to  them  2  who  are  the  called  according  to  his 
purpose. 

20  For  whom  ^lie  did  foreknow,  he  <also  did  predestinate  ^to 
ie  conformod  to  the  image  of  his  Son,  that  «  he  might  be  the  first- 
born among  many  brethren. 

30  Moreover  w'hom  he  did  predestinate,  them  he  ''also  called  ; 
and  wlioni  he  called,  them  lie  also  justified;  ^and  whom  he 
justified,  them  he  also  glorified. 

31  What  sliall  we  then  say  to  these  things?  If  God  be  for  us, 
who  ca?i,  be  against  us  ? 

32  He  that  spared  not  his  own  Son,  but  delivered  him  up  for 
us  all.  Jiow  sliall  he  not  witli  him  also  freely  give  us  all  things? 

33  Who  shall  lay  any  thing  to  the  charge  of  God's  elect?  ^  Jt 
is  God  that  justitioth  ; 

34  Wlio  i^  he  that  condemneth  ?  It  is  Christ  that  died,  yea 
rather,  that  is  risen  again,  who  is  even  at  the  right  hand  of  God, 
wlio  "^  also  makc'th  intercession  for  us. 

35  Who  shall  separate  us  from  the  love  of  Christ?  shall  tribu- 
lation, or  distress,  or  persecution,  or  famme,  or  nakedness,  or 
peril,  or  sword  ? 

3(5  As  it  is  written,  11  For  thy  sake  we  are  killed  all  the  day 
long  ;  v.'e  are  accounted  as  sheep  for  the  slaughter. 

37  Nay,  1-  in  all  these  things  Ave  arc  more  than  conquerors, 
through  him  that  loved  us. 

38  For  1  am  persuaded,  that  neither  death,  nor  life,  nor  angels, 
nor  1^  principalities,  nor  powers,  nor  things  present,  nor  things 
to  come, 

39  Nor  height,  nor  depth,  nor  any  other  creature,  shall  i*be 
•le  to  separate  us  from  tlic  wve  of  God,  which  is  iu  C 


able 

cm-  Lord.' 


Christ  Je'sus 


i  Gen.  50.  20 ; 

Prov.  12.  21 ; 

2  Cor.  i.  17. 
22  Tim.  1.  9. 
3  Exod.  S3.  12  ; 

Psalm  1.  C ; 

Jer.  1.  5 ; 

Matt.  7.  23 ; 

2  Tim.  2.  19. 
*  Eph.  1.  5. 
i  John  17.  22. 
6  Col.  1.  IS. 
nCor.  1.24; 

Eph.  4.  4 ; 

Heb.  9.  15, 
8  1  Cor.  fi.  11. 
s  Isaiah  50.  8. 


11  Psalm  ii.ZL 
'ilJohn5.  4. 


13  Col.  1, 16  ; 
1  Peter  3.  22. 


1  John  10.  28; 
Col.  3.  3. 


HOME  READINGS. 

M.   The  secuHty  of  beUevers — Rom.  8.  28-39. 

Tit.  The  believer's  refuge Psa.  91.  1-16. 

W.  The  believer's  ileliverer Isa.  1,3.  1-13. 

Th.  The  believer's  confidence P^a.  23.  1  6. 

F.    The  beiisver'.s  guide Num.  8.  1.5-23. 

S.    The  believer's  relationship.. .Horn.  8.  14-2S. 
3.    The  believers  inheritance.. ..Jolin  5. 17-29. 


LESSON    HYMN. 


C.  M. 


O  God,  our  help  in  ages  past, 

Our  hope  for  years  to  come, 
Our  sheite]-  from  tlie  stormy  blaat, 

And  our  eternal  nome  ! 
Under  the  shadow  of  thy  throne 

iitiil  nmy  we  dwell  secure  ; 
Sufticitnt  is  tiiine  ar^n  alone, 

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OUTLINE. 
1,  The    believer    called. 
V.  2ft-30. 

2.  The  believerjustified. 

V.  31-34. 

3.  The      believer      kept. 

V.  3.>-39. 


GOLDEN    TEXT. 

If  God  be  for  us,  who  can 
against  us  ?  Rom,  3.  31. 


QUESTIONS  ON 
1.  r?ie  bdfercr  ca7?e<i,  V.  1^8-30 ;  Eph.4.4. 
What  does  the  apostle  say  "we  know  ?" 
To  whom  Is  this  promise  p:iven  ? 
Is  it  true  of  afflictions?  2  Cor.  4.  17. 
How  may  we  enjoy  it  ?   Psa.  37.  5. 
What  is  said  of  God's  foreknowledge  ?  v.  20. 
What  does  •'predestinate  "  mean  ?  [Ans  : 

"Determine  before."]  [John 5. 40. 
Does  God  overnile  man's  will  in  salvation? 
What  is  it  to  be  conformed  to  the  image 

of  Christ?  Eph.  1.4. 
Is  Christ  our  brother? 
How  is  his  brotherhood  stated  in  Heb.  2. 1 1  ? 
What  sliall  be  the  privilege  of  the  justified? 

V.  30. 
3 .  The,  hcJ kverjmtlfied,  v.  31-34 ;  Isa.50.8. 
What  question  is  asked  in  the  Golden 

TEXT? 

May  we  have  God  for  us  ? 

What  has  God  done  for  us  ?  I 


THE  OUTLINE. 

How  Is  this  stated  in  John  3. 18? 

What  will  God  give  us  with  his  Son  ? 

Who  are  God's  elect?  [Ans  :  Those  who 
have  believed  on  Christ.] 

Where  is  Christ  now  ? 

Who  saw  him  there  ?  Acts  7.  55,  56. 

What  is  his  work  in  heaven  ? 

What  is  an  intercession? 

Does  Christ  intercede  for  us? 

3.  The  believer  kept,  V.S5-S9;  1  John  5. 4. 

What  is  said  of  the  love  of  Christ  ? 

What  are  some  things  that  tend  to  sepa- 
rate us  from  his  love  ? 

Have  they  power  to  separate  us  ? 

Have  we  victory  over  these  things? 

Who  gives  us  this  victory  ? 

Of  what  may  we  be  persuaded  ?  v.  38,  39. 

Should  we  not,then,  seek  to  enjoy  this  love? 

Is  there  any  excuse  for  those  who  do  not 
possess  it? 


TEACHINGS  OF  THE  LESSON. 
Where  in  this  lesson  do  we  learn — 

1.  That  nothing  can  harm  those  who  love  God  I 

2.  That  nothing  is  too  ;;reat  for  those  who  belong  to  God  I 

3.  I'hat  nothing  can  separate  u§  frosn  God  I 


WORDS  WITH   LITTLE  FOLKS. 

1.  At  all  times  trust  In  God. 

2.  Try  to  copy  the  character  of  Christ. 

3.  Remember  that  the  Saviour  intercedes  for  you. 

Psa.  48. 11.  T 


The  God  of  Jacob  is  our  refuae. 


HOME  WORK  FOR  YOUTHFUL  BEREANS. 
Find  a  command  in  Deuteronomy  to  "love  the  Lord  thy  God"...  Find  Christ's 
summary  of  the  ten  commandments.... Find  the  mention  of  Christ's  interceiysioa  in 
Hebrews. 

COCTBIlTAIi  SUG-C-ESTION-The  foreknowledge  of  God. 


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Christian  Love:  or,  A  Full  Salvation. 


1  Cor,  IS.  1-13. 


Commit  to  memory  verses  4-8. 


1  Though  I  speiik  with  the  tongues  of  men  and  of  angels,  and 
have  not  ^  charity,  I  am  become  as  sounding  brass,  or  a  tinkling 
cymbal. 

2  And  though  I  have  fhe  gift  2  o/*  prophecy,  and  understand 
all  mysteries,  and  all  knowleclge ;  and  though  I  have  all  faith, 
s  so  that  I  could  remove  mountains,  and  have  not  charity,  I  am 
nothing. 

3  And  4  though  I  bestow  all  my  goods  to  feed  the  poor^  and 
though  I  give  my  body  to  be  burned,  and  have  not  charity,  it 
profiteth  me  notJiing. 

4  Charity  ^  suffcreth  long,  and  is  kind ;  charity  envieth  not ; 
charity  «  vaunteth  not  itself,  is  not  puffed  up, 

5  Doth  not  behave  itself  ^  unseemly,  seeketh  »  not  her  own,  is 
not  easily  provoked,  thiiiketh  no  evil ; 

6  Rejoiceth  »  not  in  iniquity,  ^''but  rejoiceth  "in  the  truth  ; 

Y  Benretli  ^'^  all  things,  believeth  all  things,  hopeth  all  things, 
endureth  all  things. 

8  Charity  never  faileth  :  but  whether  there  be  prophecies,  they 
shall  fail ;  whether  there  be  tongues,  they  shall  cease ;  whether 
there  he  knowledge,  it  shall  vanish  away. 

9  For  1^  we  know  in  part,  and  we  prophesy  in  part. 

10  But  "  when  that  which  is  perfect  is  come,  then  that  which 
is  in  part  shall  be  done  away. 

11  When  I  was  a  child,  I  spake  as  a  child,  I  understood  as  a 
child,  I  15  thought  as  a  child  ;  but  when  I  became  a  man,  I  put 
away  childish  things. 

12  For  10 now  we  see  through  a  glass,  "darkly;  but  then 
"face  to  face :  now  I  know  in  part;  but  then  shall  I  know  even 
as  also  I  am  known. 

13  And  now  abideth  faith,  hope,  charity,  these  three;  but 
"  the  greatest  of  these  is  charity. 


1  Romans  14  j 
1  Tim.  1.  5. 

2Matt.  7.  22. 
'  Luke  17.  6. 
'  Matt.  6. 1,  2. 


>  1  Peter  4.  8r 
s  Or,  is  not 

rash. 
-  Phil.  L  8. 
8  Phil.  2.  L 
»  Psalm  10,  S: 

Rom.  1.  32. 
'0  2  John  4. 
'  1  Or.  with  the 

truth. 
iiGal.  6.  2. 
'3  Chap.  8.  2. 
14  Isaiah  60. 19; 
Jer.  31.  3i. 


I  iOr,reasoned. 
i«2Cor.  3. 18; 

2  Oor.  5.  7  ; 

Phil.  3.  12. 
1  "I  In  a  riddle. 
18  Matt.  18.  10; 

1  John  3.  2. 


HOME   READINGS. 

M.   Christian  love 1  Cor.  1.  13. 

Th.  The  great  commandment Matt.22.34-40. 

W.  Illu.-;trated Luke  10.2.T-37. 

Th.  Evidenced 1  John  3.10-24. 

F.    Conmiauded 1  John*.  7-21. 

S.    Rewarded Matt.25.31-46. 

S.    Taught  by  Christ Luke  6. 27-36. 


LESSON    HYMN.  C.  M. 

Our  God  is  love  ;  and  all  liis  saints 

His  imagre  bear  below  : 
The  heart  with  love  to  God  inspired. 

With  love  to  man  wiU  glow. 
Heirs  of  the  same  immortal  bliss, 

Our  hopes  and  fears  the  same, 
With  bonds  of  love  our  hearts  unite, 

With  mutual  love  inflame. 


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OUTLINE. 
1.  The  need  of  charity. 
V.  1-3. 

2.  The  work  of  charity. 

V.  4-7. 

3.  The  worth  of  charity. 

V.  8-13. 


GOLDEN  TEXT. 

And  now  abideth  faith,  hope, 

charity,  these  three ;  but  the 

greatest    of  these    is   charity. 

1  Cor.  13. 13. 


QUESTIONS   ON 

1.  The  need  nf  charity,  vA-^;  1  Tim.  1.5. 
Wbat  is  charity,  as  named  in  this  lesson? 

[Axs:  Love.] 
What  is  compared  with  it  in  v.  1  ? 
"What  was  the  gift  of  tongues?    [Ans: 

Power  to  speak  other  languages.] 
Why  is  it  of  less  value  than  love?  v.  8. 
What  are  mentioned  la  comparison  with 

charity  in  v.  2  ? 
Are  these  desirable  ? 
Why  is  love  more  to  be  dasired  ? 
What  are  compared  with  it  in  v.  3  ? 
What  encouragement  to  liberal  giving  do 

we  find  in  Isa.  58.  7  ? 
Can  there  be  giving  without  true  charity? 
In  what  spirit  should  we  give  to  others? 

2.  Thexvorkof  chariUi, v. 4-7;  1  John 3.18. 
What  five  things  are  said  of  charity  in  v.  4? 
What  does  each  one  mean  ? 

What  four  statements  are  made  in  v.  5? 
What  is  the  command  in  Phil.  4.  8? 
In  what  does  true  charity  rejoice? 


THE   OUTLINE. 

What  cause   of   rejoicing  Is  named  in 

2  John  4  ? 
What  is  said  of  charity  in  relation  to  "  all 

things?" 
Who  can  bestow  this  love  upon  us  ? 
How  may  we  obtain  it?  [3.  1,  2. 

3.  The  worth  of  charity,  v.  8-13 ;  1  John 
What  fact  in  verse  8  shows  the  worth  of 

charity  ? 
Have  "  tongues  "  and  "  prophecies"  passed 

away  from  the  Church? 
What  difference  between  the  partial  and 

the  perfect  is  given  in  verse  10  ? 
What  difference  between  childhood  and 

manhood  in  verse  11? 
Should  we  grow  in  mind  and  character, 

as  well  as  in  body  ? 
What  is  said  of  the  present  state  in  v.  12? 
How  is  this  stated  in  2  Cor.  5.  7  ? 
What  shall  be  our  state  hereafter? 
What  three  graces  are  abiding? 
Which  of  these  is  greatest? 


TEACHINGS  OF  THE  LESSON. 
Where  in  this  lesson  do  we  see— 

1.  Love  the  all-important  grace  1 

2.  Love  the  enduring  grace  1 

3.  Love  the  crowning  grace  1 

WORDS  WITH   LITTLE  FOLKS 

1.  Try  to  be  patient. 

2.  Try  to  think  no  evil  of  others. 

3.  Try  to  have  true  charity  toward  all. 


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Love  is  the  fulfilling  of  the  law.    Rom.  13.  10. 


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of  a  ceutuilon's  faith Find  in  John's  Gospel  an  instance  of  a  woman's  love  to  Christ. 

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A.  D.  69.1  XjESSOlSr     I^VT. 

YlCTORY  OYER  DEA.TH ;    or,  A  Final  Salvation. 


[July  27. 


1  Cor.  15.  50-58. 


Commit  to  memory  verses  54-57, 


50  Now  this  I  say,  brethren,  that  i  flesh  and  blood  cannot  in- 
herit the  kingdom" of  God;  neither  doth  corruption  inherit  in- 
corruption. 

51  Behold,  I  show  you  a  mystery;  We  =  shall  not  all  sleep, 
'but  we  shall  all  be  changed, 

52  In  a  moment,  in  the  twinkling  of  an  eye,  at  the  last  trump  : 
for  ■»  the  trumpet  shall  sound,  and  the  dead  shall  be  raised  incor- 
ruptible, and  we  shall  be  changed. 

53  For  this  corruptible  must  put  on  incoiruption,  and  ^this 
mortal  mnU  put  on  mimortality. 

54  So  when  this  corruptible  shall  have  put  on  incoiTuption, 
and  this  mortal  shall  have  put  on  immortality,  then  shall  be 
brought  to  pass  the  saymg  that  is  written,  Death  «is  swallowed 
up  in  victory. 

'55  0  7 death,  where  is  thy  sting?  O  "grave,  where  is  thy 
victory  I 

56  The  sting  of  death  is  sin  ;  and  the  » strength  of  sin  is  the 
law. 

57  But  ^"thanks  le  to  God,  which  giveth  us  "the  victory 
through  our  Lord  Je'sus  Christ. 

58  Therefore,  my  beloved  brethren,  ^'  be  ye  steadfast,  unraov- 
able,  always  abounding  in  the  work  of  tlie  Lord,  forasmuch  as 
ye  know  that  "your  labor  is  not  in  vain  in  the  Lord. 

Notes. — Flesli  and  Hood — A  phrase,  meaning  man  in  the  physical  state.  Can- 
not inlierit — The  physical  cannot  fully  receive  the  power  of  the  spiritual. 
We — Not  the  particular  believers  living  in  Paul's  day,  but  the  whole  Church 
of  all  the  ages,  ever  regarded  as  one.  Not  all  sleep — A  reference  to  those  who 
may  be  living  on  earth  at  the  hour  of  the  Lord's  coming.  Be  changed — The 
soul  may  remain  in  the  body,  but  the  body  will  be  changed  from  natural  to 
spiritual.  TwinJding  of  a7i  eye — A  popular  phrase,  expressive  of  instantaneous 
action. 


Jlatt.  16.  17  i 
John  3.  3,  5. 


1 1  Thes3. 4. 15. 
3  Phil.  3.  21, 


*  Matt.  24.  SL 
6  2  Cor.  5.4. 


6  Isaiah  25.  8 , 
Rev.  20. 14. 

1  Hosea  13.  14. 
«>  Or,  heU. 
9  Rom.  4. 15. 


1 0  Rom.  7.  23. 
1 1 1  John  5.  4. 
i^2Chron.l5.7. 

13  Isaiah  3.  10; 
Rev.  22.  12. 


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LESSON    HYMN.               7s. 
Lives  again  our  glorious  King  ; 
Where,  0  Death,  is  now  thy  sting ! 
Once  he  died  our  souls  to  save  ; 
Where's  thy  victory,  boasting  Grave  t 
Soar  we  now  wliere  Christ  has  led, 
Follow  our  exalted  Head  ; 
Made  like  him,  like  him  we  rise  : 
Ours  the  cross,  the  gj-ave,  the  skies. 

Tu.  Christ's  resurrection 

W.  Christ  at  Nain 

....John  20.  1-18. 
....I,i)ke7.  n-18. 

F.   Chri  Pt  at  the  grave 

....John  11.  37-46 

S.    Christ  the  first-fruits .... 
S.    The  first  resurrection.. . . 

...ICor.  15.  1-28. 
....Rev.  20.  1-1.5. 

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OUTLINE. 

^^ 

GOLDEN  TEXT. 

Jesus  said  unto  her,  I  am  the 

1,  The  change,    v.  50-53. 

resurrection,  and  the   life:   he 

2.  The  conquest,    v.  54-57. 

^.^ 

that  believeth   in   me,  though 

3.  The  command,    v.  58. 

he  were  dead,  yet  shall  he  live. 

FINAL  1^ 

John  11.  25. 

QUESTIONS  ON  THE   OUTLINE. 


I.  T/Je  change,,  v.  50-53 ;  Phil.  3.  21. 
What  is  here  meant  by  flesh  and  blood  ? 

[Ans  :  Our  human  bodies.] 
"What  is  said  of  them  ? 
Why  is  it  so  ?  John  3.  6. 
Of  what  mystery  does  the  apostle  speak? 
What  "  sleep  "  is  here  referred  to  ? 
Who  are  they  that  shall  not  thus  sleep? 

1  Thess,  4.  16,  17. 
What  of  us  is  corruptible  ? 
What  is  incorruptible  ? 
How  shall  we  be  chanj?ed? 
Should  we,  then,  be  afraid  to  die  ? 
a.  r/ie  c<jnque.-<t,  v.  54-57;  1  Cor.  15.  26. 
What  saying  shall  then  be  brought  to  pass  ? 
Where  is  it  found  in  the  Old  Testament  ? 

Isa.  25.  8. 
WhQn  shall  death  be  conquered  ?  Rev.20.14. 
Why  do  people  fear  death  ? 


What  is  the  sting  of  death  ? 

What  is  the  strength  of  sin? 

Why  is  it  'i  Rom.  4.  15. 

Shall  we  have  victory  over  death  and  the 

grave  ? 
Who  gives  us  this  victory  ? 
How  does  he  give  it  ?   1  Cor.  15.  20. 
What  promise  of  our  resurrection  does  he 

give  in  the  Golden  Text  ? 
3.  The  command,  v.  58  ;  Rev.  22.  12. 
What  three  things  are  included  in  the 

command  ? 
What  is  it  to  be  steadfast  ? 
What  is  it  to  be  unmovable  ? 
What  exhortation  do  we  And  in  Col.  1.  23. 
What  reason  for  the  command  is  given  ? 
How  is  this  stated  in  Isa.  3.  10  ? 
When  shall  we  receive  the  reward  of  our 

labor  ?  1  Pet.  5.  4. 


TEACHINGS  OF   THE  LESSON. 
Where  in  this  lesson  do  we  learn — 

1.  That  earthly  bodies  cannot  enter  lieaven  1 

2.  Tliat  death  is  the  gate  to  life  i 

3.  That  Christ  gives  victory  over  the  gravel 

WORDS  WITH   LITTLE  FOLKS. 

1.  Do  not  be  afraid  to  die. 

2.  Live  in  view  of  eternity. 

3.  Look  for  a  glorious  resurrection. 


I  will  ransom  them  from  the  power  of  the  grave.    Hos.  13.  14. 


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couut  of  two  persons  who  went  to  heaven  without  dying. 

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[Aug.  3. 


The  Ministry  of  Reconciliation;  or,  The  Christian's  Ministry. 


2  Cor.  5.  14^21. 


Commit  to  memory  verses  18-21. 


14  For  the  love  of  Christ  constraineth  us ;  because  we  thus 
judge,  that  if »  one  died  for  all,  then  were  all  dead  : 

15  And  tliat  he  died  for  all,  ^that  they  which  live  should  not 
henceforth  live  unto  themselves,  but  unto  him  which  died  for 
them,  and  rose  again. 

16  Wherefore  » henceforth  know  we  no  man  after  the  flesh : 
vea,  though  we  have  known  Christ  after  the  flesh,  yet  *  now 
henceforth  know  we  Tiim  no  more. 

17  Therefore,  if  any  man  he  in  Christ,  ^Tie  is  a  new  creature : 
0  old  things  are  passed  away ;  behold,  all  things  are  become 
new. 

IS  And  all  things  are  of  God,  who  hath  reconciled  us  to  him- 
self by  Je'sus  Christ,  and  hath  given  to  us  the  ministry  of  recon- 
ciliation ; 

19  To  wit,  that ''  God  was  in  Christ,  reconciling  the  world  unto 
himself,  not  imputing  their  trespasses  unto  them ;  and  hath 
8  committed  unto  us  the  word  of  reconciliation. 

20  Now  then  we  are  » embassadors  for  Christ,  as  though  God 
did  beseech  you  by  us :  we  pray  you  in  Christ's  stead,  be  ye 
reconciled  to  God. 

21  For  10  he  hath  made  him  to  le  sin  for  us,  who  "knew  no 
sin  ;  that  we  might  be  made  12  the  righteousness  of  God  in  him. 


1  Rom.  5. 15. 
a  1  Peter  4.  2. 


a  aiatt.  12.  50. 
■•  John  6.  63. 

5  Or,  let  >iim 
be. 

6  Isaiah  65. 17  J 
Rev.  21.  5. 


1  Isaiah  43. 25 ; 
RoJO.  3.  at 

8  Put  in  U8. 

9  Mak  2.  7  ; 
EpR.  6.  20. 

10  Isaiah  53.6,9; 

Gal.  3.  13. 

1  Peter  2.  22. 
iiHeb.  7.  26. 
i2Jer.  23.6; 

Daniel  9.  24; 

Rom.  1.17; 

Phil.  3.  9. 


Notes. — TTie  love  of  Christ — First,  his  love  toward  us,  and,  secondly,  our  love 
in  return  toward  him.  Then  were  all  dead — Their  death  was  accomplished  in 
Christ's.  He  died  as  the  representative  of  sinners.  Knoio  we  no  man  after  the 
flesh — ''Our  estimate  of  men  is  formed  by  other  views  than  according  to  the 
flesh."  Know  Christ  after  the  flesh— Ex^Qct^d.  a  temporal  prince  and  Messiah. 
Henceforth — After  the  clearer  revelations  of  the  new  dispensation. 


HOME   READINGS. 

M.   The  ministry  of  reconciliation  2  Cor.5.14-21. 

Tu.  The  love  of  Christ John  10. 1-18. 

W.  The  life  in  Christ Eph.  4.1-24. 

TA.  The  labor  for  Christ Gal.  1.  1-24. 

F.    The  hope  through  Christ 2  Cor.  5. 1-13. 

S.    Embassadors  for  Christ Rom.  1.1-17. 

S.    Reconciled  to  God 1  Gor.1.17-31. 


LESSON    HYMN.      8s  &  7s. 

Paschal  Lamb,  by  God  appointed, 

All  our  sins  on  thee  were  laid : 
By  almighty  love  anointed. 

Thou  hast  full  atonement  made. 
All  thy  people  are  forgiven, 

Through  the  virtue  of  thy  blood  ; 
Opened  Is  the  gate  of  heaven  ; 

Peace  is  made  'twixt  mft-u.  and  God. 


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1.  The    love    of    Christ. 

pE^ci^ 

GOLDEN  TEXT. 

V.  14,  15. 
2.  The    life     in     Christ. 
V.  16,  17. 

"^^N. 

We  pray  you  in  Christ's  stead, 
be  ye  reconciled  to  God.  2  Cor. 

3.  The  labor  for  Christ. 
V.  l&-ai. 

%!y^ 

5.20. 

QUESTIONS  ON 

1.  The  love  of  Christ,  v.  14,  15 ;  Eph.  3. 

17-19. 
How  has  Christ  shown  his  love  for  us  ? 
What  is  the  highest  proof  of  his  love  ? 

John  15. 13. 
"What  power  does  his  love  exert  over  us  ? 
To  what  should  Christ's  love  constrain  us? 

1  John  4.  19.  [14.  15. 

How  can  we  show  our  love  to  him  ?  John 
For  how  many  did  Christ  die  ? 
How,  then,  should  all  live  ? 
How  is  this  stated  in  Rom.  14.  8  ? 
How  may  we  live  unto  Christ  ?  Col.  3. 17. 

2.  Tlie  life  in  ChTist,  v.  16, 17 ;  1  Thess. 

5.  10. 
What  is  it  to  know  men  "  after  the  flesh?" 

[Ans:  To  esteem  them  according  to 

worldly  opinions.] 
How  had  Paul  known  Christ  after  the 

flesh?  Acts  26.  &-11. 
How  did  Paul  afterward  know  Christ  ? 

1  Tim.  1.  12. 


THE    OUTLINE. 

AVhat  is  it  to  be  in  Christ? 

What  is  said  of  such  ? 

What  prayer  for  a  new  nature  Is  In  Psa» 

51.  10? 
What  things  are  passed  away? 
What  are  some  of  these  things  ?  Col.  3. 8. 
What  should  we  put  on  ?  Col.  3.  12,  13. 
Who  will  help  us  to  lead  such  a  life  ? 
3.  The  labor  for  Chriiit,  v.  18.  21. 
"WTiat  has  God  done  for  us  In  relation  to 

himself  ? 
What  is  it  to  be  reconciled? 
By  whom  has  he  reconciled  us  ? 
How  has  Christ  reconciled  us?  Eph.  2. 
Are  you  thus  reconciled  to  God? 
What  ministry  has  God  given  to  us  ? 
What  is  an  embassador? 
Fiom  whom,  and  to  whom,  should  every 

Christian  be  an  embassador? 
What  should  be  our  message  to  sinners? 
What  was  Christ  made  for  us  ? 
What  are  we  made  through  him? 


16. 


TEACHINGS  OF  THE  LESSON. 
Where  in  this  lesson  do  we  And— 

1.  The  power  of  love  to  constrain  1 

2.  The  power  of  love  to  transform  1 

3.  The  power  of  love  to  plead  1 

WORDS   WITH   LITTLE   FOLKS. 

1.  Think  how  much  Christ  loves  you. 

2.  Show  your  love  to  him  by  your  new  life  in  him. 

3.  Try  to  win  others  to  his  service. 

We  were  reeoneiledtoGodbythedeathof  hisSon.  Rom.5.10.  J 

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The  Fruit  of  the  Spirit;  or,  The  Christian's  Life. 

Gal.  5.  22-26;  6.  1-9.  Commit  to  memory  verses  22  26, 

22  But  1  the  fruit  of  the  Spirit  is  love,  joy,  peace,  long-suffer- 
ing, 2  gentleness,  goodness,  ^  faith, 

23  Meekness,  temperance :  against  such  there  is  no  law. 

24  And  they  that  are  Christ's  have  *  crucified  the  flesh  with 
the  5  affections  and  lusts, 

25  If  we  live  in  the  Spirit,  let  us  also  walk  in  the  Spirit, 

26  Let  us  not  be  desirous  of  vainglory,  provoking  one  another, 
envying  one  another, 

1  Brethren,  •  if  a  man  be  overtaken  m  a  fault,  ye  '^  which  are 
spiritual  restore  such  an  one  in  the  «  spirit  of  meekness  ;  consid- 
ering thyself,  9  lest  thou  also  be  tempted. 

2  Bear  i"ye  one  another's  burdens,  and  so  fulfil  "the  law  of 
Christ, 

3  For  J2  if  a  man  think  himself  to  be  something,  when  he  i^is 
nothing,  he  deceiveth  himself, 

4  But  "let  every  man  prove  his  own  work,  and  then  shall  he 
have  rejoicing  in  himself  alone,  and  not  in  ^^  another. 

5  For  i»  every  man  shall  bear  his  own  burden, 

6  Let  1^  him  that  is  taught  in  the  word  communicate  unto  him 
that  teacheth  in  all  good  things. 

7  Be  I'not  deceived  ;  i»  God  is  not  mocked :  for  ao  whatsoever 
a  man  soweth,  that  shall  he  also  reap. 

8  For  he  that  soweth  to  his  flesh  shall  of  the  flesh  reap  cor- 
ruption ;  but  he  that  soweth  to  the  ^i  Spirit  shall  of  the  Spirit 
reap  life  everlasting, 

9  And 22 let  us  not  be  weary  in  well-doing:  for  in  due  season 
we  shall  reap,  2^  if  we  faint  not. 


» John  15.  8, 

2  James  3. 17. 

3  1  Cor.  13.  7. 

*  Col.  8.  9, 
» Or.passions. 


«0r,  al- 
though ; 
James  5.  19 ; 
1  John  5.  16, 

■>  1  Cor.  2.  15. 

8  %  Thess.  8.15, 

»  1  Cor.  7.  5. 
JO  Rom.  15.  1. 
1' John  13.  14, 
'2  Rom.  12.3, 
■32  Cor.  3.5. 
M2  Cor.  13.5. 
1  s  Luke  18.  11, 
'«Rom.  2.  6. 
I  ■'Rom.  15.  27, 


»»lCor.  6.  9, 
»sJobl3.  9. 
»o  Luke  16.  2J. 

ai  James  8.  18, 


22  2  Thess.  3. 13, 

23  Matt.  2i.  Vi. 


HOME   READINGS. 

Jf,   The  fnut  of  the  Spirit GaL  5.22-26; 

6.1-9. 
Tn.  Tlie  source  of  character — John  15.  1-11. 
W.  The  formation  of  character.Jas.  1.  1-25. 

Ta.  The  test  of  character Matt.  7.  15-23. 

F.    The  endurance  of  character.  Psa.  93.  1-15. 

S.    The  result  of  character Matt.  13.  21-43. 

S.    The  blessedness  of  character  Matt.  5.  1-12. 


LESSON   HYMN. 

Make  it  my  liiKhest  bliss 


S,M. 


Thy  blessed  fruits  to  know ; 
Thy  joy,  and  peace,  and  gentleness, 

Goodness  and  faith,  to  show. 
Be  it  my  greatest  fear 

Thy  holiness  to  grieve  ; 
Walk  in  the  Spirit  even  here, 

And  in  the  Spirit  Uve. 


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OUTLINE. 

1.  The  source  of  charac- 

ter. V.  22-2G. 

2.  The   test  of  character. 

V.  1-6. 

3.  The  result   of  charac- 

ter.   V.  7-9. 


GOLDEN   TEXT. 
Be  not  deceived;  God  is  not 
mocked:  for  whatsoever  a  man 
soweth,  that  shall  he  also  reap. 
Gal.  6.  7. 


QUESTIONS   ON 

1.  Tlie,  smirce  of  cliaracter,   v.  22-26; 

John  15.  5. 
What  nine  fruits  are  here  named  ? 
From  what  do  they  proceed  ? 
What  Is  said  of  the  Spirit  in  Rom.  8.  9? 
"What  is  said  of  those  that  are  Christ's? 
What  Is  It  to  crucify  the  flesh  ?    [Ans  :  To 

resist  our  passions  and  tempers.] 
May  we  have  power  to  do  this  ? 
How  should  those  walk  who  live  In  the 

Spirit  ? 
Kow  is  this  stated  in  1  Peter  1.  22  ? 
What  three  things  are  forbidden  in  v,  26? 
It.  The  test  of  character,  v.  1-6. 
What  is  it  to  be  "overtaken  in  a  fault?" 
Are  good  people  ever  thus  overtaken  ? 
What  should  be  done  to  such? 
"What  is  said  in  James  5.  19,  20? 
In  what  spirit  should  we  treat  such  ? 
What  should  lead  us  to  kindness  toward 

those  that  have  done  v.Tong  ? 


THE   OUTLINE. 

What  command  is  given  in  vei-se  2? 

What  law  of  Christ  is  in  John  13.  S4? 

What  danger  is  mentioned  in  verse  3  ? 

What  is  required  in  v.  4  ? 

What  truth  is  stated  in  verse  5  ? 

How  is  this  explained  by  Rom.  2.  6? 

3.  Tiie  result  of  character,  v.  7-9 ;  Psa. 

126.  5,  6. 
What  warning  is  given  in  verse  7? 
Wherein  is  every  sinner  a  mocker  of  God? 
What  great  truth  is  stated  in  the  Golden 

Text  ? 
What  does  this  mean  ? 
What  is  it  to  sow  to  the  flesh? 

[Ans  :  To  live  a  wicked  or  worldly  life.] 
What  is  the  result  of  such  a  life  ? 
How  is  this  stated  in  Hosea  S.  7  ? 
What  is  it  to  sow  to  the  Spirit? 
What  are  the  rewards  ? 
What  is  the  conclusion  in  verse  9  ? 
When  shall  we  reap  the  reward  ? 


TEACHINGS  OF   THE  LESSON. 
"V\Tiere  in  this  lesson  do  we  And— 

1.  The  fruits  of  the  spiritual  lifeT 

3.  The  helpfulness  of  the  spiritual  life  t 

3.  The  rewards  of  the  spiritual  life  \ 

WORDS  WITH  LITTLE   FOLKS. 

1.  Show  your  religion  in  your  life. 

2.  Be  patient  and  kind  toward  the  faults  of  others. 

3.  Don't  grow  tired  of  doing  good. 


Ye  shall  know  them  by  their  fruits.    Matt,  7.  16. 


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other  parable,  about  tares  and  wheat. 

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The  Christian  Armor;  or,  The  Christian  Warfare. 

Eph..  e.  10-20.  Commit  to  memory  verses  14-17, 

10  Finally,  my  brethren,  be  strong  in  the  Lord,  and  in  the 
power  of  his  might. 

11  Put  1  on  the  whole  armor  of  God,  that  ye  may  be  able  to 
stand  against  the  wUes  of  the  devil. 

12  For  we  wrestle  not  against  2  flesh  and  blood,  but  against 
'  principalities,  against  powers,  against  the  •*  rulers  of  the  dark- 
ness of  this  world,  against  ^  spiritual  wickedness  in  «  high  places. 

13  Wherefore  take  unto  you  the  whole  armor  of  God,  that  ye 
may  be  able  to  withstand  in  the  evil  day,  and  ^  having  done  all, 
to  stand. 

14  Stand  therefore,  having  your  loins  girt  about  with  truth, 
and  having  »  on  the  breastplate  of  righteousness  ; 

15  And  » your  feet  shod  with  the  preparation  of  the  gospel  of 
peace ; 

16  Above  all,  taking  10  the  shield  of  faith,  wherewith  ye  shall 
bo  able  to  quench  all  the  fiery  darts  of  the  wicked. 

17  And  take  the  helmet  of  salvation,  and  the  ^^  sword  of  the 
Spirit,  which  is  the  word  of  God : 

18  Praying  always  with  all  prayer  and  supplication  in  the 
Spiritj  and  watching  thereunto  with  all  perseverance  and  "  sup- 
plication for  all  saints  ; 

19  And  for  me,  that  utterance  may  be  given  unto  me,  that  I 
may  open  my  mouth  boldly,  to  make  known  the  mystery  of  the 
Gospel, 

20  For  which  I  am  an  embassador  i«  in  bonds ;  that  **  therein 
»» 1  may  speak  boldly,  as  I  ought  to  speak. 


« Rom.  13. 18 ; 

2  Cor.  6.  7  ; 

1  Thess.  5. 8. 
11  Blood  and 

flesh ; 

1  Cor.  15.  50. 
»  Rom.  8.  38  ; 

Col.  2.  15. 
«  John  12.  31 ; 

Col.  1.  13. 
«  Or,  ^vicked 

spirits. 
6  Or,  heaven- 
ly; as 

chap.  1.  3. 
1  Or,  having 

overcome 

all. 
» Isaiah  59.  17. 
9  Isaiah  52.  7. 
ioiJohn5.  4. 
iiHeb.  4.12; 

Rev.  1. 16. 


i»Or,  Jna 

chain; 

Acts  28.  20. 
»«  Or,  thereof. 
«n  Thess.  2.  2. 


HOME  READINGS. 

M.   The  Christian's  armor Eph.  6. 10-20. 

Tu.  The  Christian's  warfare. .  .2  Cor.  10.  1-18. 

W.  The  Christian's  leader Heb.  2.  1-10. 

Th.  The  Christian's  strength . .  Heb.  11.  3tJ-40. 

F.    The  Christian's  prayer Psa.  35.  1-9, 

S.    The  Christian's  song 2  Sam.  Zi.  31-51. 

S.    The  Christian's  victoi-y 2  Tim.  4. 1-8. 


LESSON  HYMN.  S.  M. 

Soldiers  of  Christ  arise. 

And  put  your  armor  on. 
Strong  in  the  strength  wlilch  God  supplie 

Through  his  eternal  Son  ; 
Strong  in  the  Loi'd  of  hosts, 

And  in  his  mighty  power. 
Who  in  the  strength  of  Jesus  trusts 

Is  more  than  conqueror. 


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OUTLINE. 

1.  The  warfare,    v.  10-12. 

2.  The  './veapons.  v.  13-17. 

3.  The  warrior,   v.  18,  19. 


GOLDEN  TEXT. 

Put  on  the  whole  armor  of 
God,  that  ye  may  be  able  to 
stand  against  the  wiles  of  the 
devil.    Eph.  6.  11. 


QUESTIONS  ON  THE  OUTLINE. 


1.  The,  ivarfare,  v.  10-12;  1  Cor.  9.  25. 

Wherein  are  we  bidden  to  be  strong? 

What  is  It  to  be  strong  in  the  Lord  ? 

What  are  we  exhorted  to  put  on  ? 

What  is  this  armor  called  in  Rom.  13. 12? 

Who  Is  our  enemy  ? 

What  is  his  character  ?  1  Peter  5.  8. 

Whatissaidofourfoeslnv.  12?       [them? 

Can  we  alone  successfully  contend  against 

Who  will  help  us,  and  how?  1  Cor.  10. 13. 

3.  The  weapons.,  v.  13-17. 

What  Is  our  duty  during  the  evil  day  ? 

What  shall  be  our  duty  at  the  end  ? 

What  shall  we  have  girt  about  us? 

How  Is  this  stated  in  2  Cor.  6.  7? 

What  is  our  breastplate  ? 

How  Is  it  mentioned  in  Isa.  15. 17? 


What  should  we  wear  on  our  feet? 
How  is  this  illustrated  by  Isa.  52.  7? 
What  Is  our  shield?    And  its  use? 
What  should  be  on  our  head  ? 
What  is  our  sword  ? 
3.  The  warrior,  v.  18. 
What  is  the  first  duty  named? 
Wbat  does  this  show  ? 

[Ans  :  Our  need  of  divine  help.] 
How  should  we  pray? 
For  whom  should  we  pray? 
What  other  duty  is  named  ? 
Against  what  must  a  soldier  watch? 
How  should  we  watch  ? 
What  is  Christ's  command  ?  Matt.  24.  42. 
What  is  Paul's  exhortation,  and  its  reason? 

1  Thess.  5.  5,  6. 


TEACHINGS  OF  THE  LESSON. 
Where  In  this  lesson  do  we  learn— 

1.  That  there  is  an  evil  spirit? 

3.  That  we  need  protection  against  his  wiles  1 

3.  That  we  can  have  power  to  withstand  liimi 


WORDS  WITH  LITTLE  FOLKS. 

1.  Be  strong  In  the  Lord. 

2.  Be  bold  against  temptation. 

3.  Pray  to  God  for  help. 


Fight  the  good  fight  of  faith.    1  Tim.  6.  12, 


1 


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Find  account  of  a  king  who  clothed  a  young  shepherd  in  his  armor — A  king  who 
said,  "  Let  not  him  that  girdeth  on  his  harness  boast  as  he  that  putteth  it  off  "  — 
An  apostle  who  wrote,  "  I  have  fought  a  good  fight." 

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The  Mind  of  Christ;  or,  The  Christian's  Model. 

Pliil.  2.  1-13.  Commit  to  memory  verses  5-11. 

1  If  Utere  he  therefore  any  consolation  in  Clirist,  if  any  comfort 


of  love,  if  ^any  fcllovvsliip  of  the  Spirit,  if  any  bowels  and 
mercies, 

2  Fulfill  'ye  my  joy,  ^that  ye  be  like-minded,  having  the  same 
love,  being  of  one  accord,  of  one  mind. 

3  Let  *  nothing  Jg  done  through  strife  or  vain-glory  ;  but  ^  in 
lowliness  of  mind  let  each  esteem  other  better  than  themselves. 

4  Look  « not  every  man  on  his  own  things,  but  every  man  also 
on  the  things  of  others. 

5  Let '  this  mind  be  in  you,  which  was  also  in  Christ  Je'sus  : 

6  Who,  8  being  in  the  form  of  God,  thought » it  not  robbery  to 
be  equal  with  God  ; 

7  But  1"  made  himself  of  no  reputation,  and  took  upon  him  the 
form  "of  a  servant,  and  12  was  made  in  the  i^ likeness  of  men  : 

8  And  being  found  in  fashion  as  a  man,  he  humbled  himself, 
and  became  "  obedient  unto  death,  even  the  death  of  the  cross. 

9  Wherefore  God  also  1°  hath  highly  exalted  him,  and  i«  given 
him  a  name  which  is  above  every  name : 

10  That  "  at  the  name  Je'sus  every  knee  should  bow,  of  things 
in  heaven,  and  things  in  earth,  and  things  under  the  earth  ; 

11  And  18  that  every  tongue  should  confess  that  Je'sus  Christ 
18  liOrd,  to  the  glory  of  God  the  Father. 

12  Wherefore,  my  beloved,  as  ye  have  always  obeyed,  not  as 
in  my  presence  only,  but  now  much  more  in  my  absence,  work 
out  your  own  salvation  with  fear  and  trembling  : 

13  For  i»  it  is  God  which  worketh  in  you  both  to  will  and  to  do 
of  hU  good  pleasure. 


1 2  Cor.  13. 14. 

2  John  3.  29. 

3 1  Peter  3.  8. 

*  James  3.  U. 
'  1  Peter  5.  5. 
siCor.  10.  21. 
1  John  13.  15. 

•  Isaiah  9.  6  ; 
Zech.  13.  7  ; 
John  1.  1,  2  ; 
John  17.  5 ; 

2  Cor.  4.  4  ; 
Col.  1.  15  ; 
1  Tim.  3.  16 ; 
Heb.  1.  3. 
»  John  5.  18  ; 
John  10.  33. 

10  Psahn  22.  6  ; 
Isaiah  53.  3 ; 
Daniel  9.  26. 

11  Isaiah  42.  1; 
Isaiah  5.3. 11; 
Ezek.  34.  23 ; 
Zech.  3.  8  ; 
Matt.  20.  28. 

12  John  1.14; 
Gal.  4.  4. 

13  Or,  habit. 
I'Heb.  12.  2. 
1' John  17.  1. 
»6Heb.  1.  4. 

n  Isaiah  45.  23 

Rev.  6.  13. 
18  John  13.  13. 
18  Heb.  13.21. 


HOME  READINGS. 

M.   The  mind  of  Christ Phil.  8. 1-13. 

Tu.  The  compassionate  Christ.. Luke  7. 11-17. 

W.  The  patient  Christ Isa.  53.  1-12. 

77i.  The  self-denying  Christ 2  Cor.  8.  1-9. 

F.    The  humble  Christ John  1.3.  1-17. 

S.    The  forgiving  Christ Luke  7.  36-50. 

S.    The  loving  Christ John  15.  9-17. 


LESSON   HYMN.  7s. 

Ever  patient,  gentle,  meek. 

Holy  Saviour  !  was  thy  mind  ; 
Vainly  in  myself  I  seek. 

Likeness  to  my  Lord  to  find  ; 
Yet  that  mind  which  was  in  thee 
May  be,  must  be,  formed  in  me. 
When  my  pain  is  most  intense. 

Let  thy  cross  ray  lesson  prove  ; 
Let  me  hear  thee,  e'en  from  thence, 

Breathing  words  of  peace  and  love  : 
Saviour !  let  thy  grace  in  me 
Form  that  mind  which  was  in  thee. 


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OUTLINE. 

\  H  / 
C   \/^R 

GOLDEN  TEXT. 

1.  The  loving  mind. 

V.  1,  2. 

i/L.    _1,T 

Let  this  mind  be  in  you,  which 

2.  The  lowly    nrund. 
V.  3-8. 

V^"^ 

was  also  in  Christ  Jesus.    Phil. 

8.  The    loyal    mind. 

//oJA\ 

2.5. 

V.  9-13. 

QUESTIONS  ON 

1.  T\\e.   loving  mind,   v.    1-2;    1  John 
3.  14. 

^Vliat  four  motives  to  love  are  named  In 

verse  1? 
What  do  "  bowels  and  mercies  "  mean  ? 

[ANS:   Tender  feelings  and  compas- 
sions.] 
What  does  Paul  ask  them  concerning  his 

joy  ?    [ANS :  That  it  maj'  be  made  full, 

or  complete.] 
What  is  it  to  be  like-minded  ? 
How  is  this  stated  in  Rom.  12.  16? 
What  is  it  to  have  the  same  love  ? 
Why   should    Christians    be    united    in 

heart? 
Should  those  who  love  Christ  love  each 

other? 

2.  The  hndy  mind,  v.  3-8  ;  Isa.  53.  3. 
What  does  the  apostle  forbid  in  verse  3? 
What  does  he  urge? 

What  is  recommended  in  verse  4  ? 


THE  OUTLINE. 

How  is  this  to  be  construed  ? 

What  mind  of  Christ  is  recommended  ? 

In  what  "  form,"  or  station,  was  Christ? 

How  is  this  stated  in  John  1.1? 

What  is  the  meaning  of  v.  6,  last  clause? 

[Axs :    That    Christ's   equality  with 

God  was  no  act  of  robbery  or  selfish 

claim.] 
How  did  Christ  humble  himself  ? 
In  whose  likeness  was  he  found? 
To  what  death  did  he  submit  ?  [3.  18. 

For  what  purpose  was  this  death  ?  1  Peter 
3.  The  loyal  mind,  v.  9-13  ;  Rev.  5.  13? 
What  honor  has  God  given  to  Christ  ? 
What  honor  is  due  to  the  name  of  Jesus? 
What  should  every  tongue  confess  ? 
What  does  Paul  say  of  the  past  obedience 

of  the  Philippians? 
What  does  he  urge  them  to  do  ? 
What  fear  should  we  have  ? 
What  work  is  God  doing  in  us? 


TEACHINGS  OF   THE  LESSON 
Where  in  this  lesson  do  we  find— 

1.  That  iove  brings  joy  1 

2.  Ttmt  humility  obtain^*  honor"} 
3    That  Christ  is  Lord  of  »li  1 

WORDS  WITH    LITTLE    FOLKS. 

1.  Be  gentle. 

2.  Be  humble. 

3.  Be  like  Christ. 


Learn  of  me:  for  I  am  meek  and  lowly  in  heart.    Matt.  11.  29, 


I 


4- 

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Ju   ■ 

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Show  Instances  of  humility  in  the  life  of  Christ. . .  .Find  in  the  Book  of  Revelation 
of  the  honor  paid  to  Christ. 

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Col.  8.  16-25. 


Commit  to  memory  verses  16-20. 


16  Let  ^  the  word  of  Christ  dwell  in  you  richly  in  all  wisdom  ; 
teaching  and  admonishing  one  anotherin  psalms  and  hymns  and 
spiritual  songs,  2  gjoging  with  grace  ^in  your  hearts  to  the 
Lord. 

17  And  *  whatsoever  ye  do  in  word  or  deed,  do  all  in  the  name 
of  the  Lord  Je'sus,  giving  ^  thanks  to  God  and  the  Father  by 
him. 

18  Wives,  submit  yourselves  unto  your  own  husbands,  as  it  is 
fit  in  the  Lord. 

19  Husbands,  love  your  wives,  and  be  not  bitter  against 
Ihem. 

20  Children,  obey  your  « parents  in  all  things  :  for  this  is  well- 
pleasing  unto  the  Lord. 

21  Fathers,  '  provoke  not  your  children  to  anger.,  lest  they  be 
discouraged. 

22  Servants,  obey  in  all  things  your  masters  according  to  the 
flesh ;  not  with  eye-service,  as  men-pleasers ;  but  in  singleness 
of  heart,  fearing  God  : 

23  And  whatsoever  ye  do,  do  it  heartily,  as  to  the  Lord,  and 
not  unto  men ; 

24  Knowing  that  of  the  Lord  ye  shall  receive  the  reward  of 
the  inheritance  :  for  ye  serve  the  Lord  Christ. 

25  But  he  that  doeth  wrong  shall  receive  for  the  wrong  which 
he  hath  done  :  and  there  is  no  respect  of  persons. 

Notes. — Another — After  this  word  a  comma  should  be  inserted,  making  the 
rest  of  the  verse  read,  "  In  psalms  and  hymns  and  spiritual  songs,  singing 
with  grace  in  your  hearts  to  tlie  Lord." 


'  Jer.  15.  16  ; 

2  Timothy  3. 

15-17. 
^Eph.  5.  19. 
3  Chap.  4.6. 
«  1  Cor.  10.  31. 
s  Romans  1.  8  ; 

Eph.  5.  20  ; 

Chap.  2.  7  ; 

1  Thess.  5.  18  j 

Heb.  13. 15. 


«  Eph.  6. 


■  Eph.  6.  4. 


HOME   READINGS. 

M.   Practical  reli^on Col.  3.16-25. 

Txi.  The  good  husband 1  Peter  3.  7-22. 

W.   The  good  wnt'e Prov.  31.10-31. 

Th.  The  good  son Prov.  4.  1-27. 

F.    The  good  servant 1  Peter  2. 18-25. 

S.    The  good  master Col.  4.  1-6. 

S.    The  good  friend Prov.  27.  1-10. 


LESSON  HYMN.  C.  M. 

God  -will  sni)poi-t  our  hearts 

With  might  before  unknown  ; 
The  work  to  be  performed  is  ours, 

The  strength  13  all  his  own. 
'Tis  he  that  works  to  -will, 

'Tis  he  that  works  to  do  ; 
Hi.s  is  the  power  by  which  we  act, 

His  be  the  glory  too. 


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OUTLINE. 

Church  life.    y.  16,  17. 
Home  life.   v.  18-25. 


GOLDEN  TEXT. 

And  v/hatsoever  ye  do,  do  it 
heartily,  as  to  the  Lord,  and 
not  unto  men.  CoL  3.  23. 


QUESTIONS  ON  THE   OUTLINE. 


1.  Chxirc}^  life,  v.  16,  17;  1  Cor.  14.  15. 
"WTiat  Is  the  word  of  Christ? 

How  may  that  word  dwell  In  us  ? 

What  good  man  had  known  that  word 

from  childhood  ?  2  Tim.  3.  15. 
WTiat  is  said  in  Psa.  119.  11  ? 
What  is  said  of  singing  in  verse  16? 
How  is  this  recommended  in  Eph.  5.  19? 
WTiat  is  the  command  of  the  Golden 

Text? 
How  is  this  stated  in  1  Cor.  10.  31. 
How  should  we  give  thanks  ? 
In  what  things  should  we  give  thanks  ? 

1  Thess.  5. 18. 

2.  Home  life,  v.  18-25 ;  Eph.  5.  15,  16. 
What  direction  is  given  to  wives  ? 


What  direction  to  husbands? 

What  is  said  to  children  ? 

Which  of  the  ten  commandments  speaks 

of  this  duty  ? 
What  reason  is  given  for  obedience  to 

parents  ? 
What  warning  is  given  in  Deut.  27. 16  ? 
What  advice  is  given  to  fathers? 
What  direction  is  given  to  servants? 
What  is  eye  service  ?      [Axs  :  Work  done 

only  when  under  the  eyes  of  a  master.] 
What  good  ad\ice  do  we  find  in  verse  23? 
Who  shall  reward  faithful  service? 
Whom  do  we  serve? 
What  shall  the  wrong-doer  receive  ? 
How  Is  this  declared  in  Isa.  3. 10, 11? 


TEACHINGS  OF  THE   LESSON. 

WTiat  do  we  learn  in  this  lesson  about— 

1.  How  to  sing  I 

2.  How  to  speak  1 

3.  How  to  act! 


WORDS  WITH   LITTLE   FOLKS. 

1.  Sing  with  praise  In  your  heart. 

2.  Be  thankful  to  God  for  his  mercies. 

3.  Be  obedient  to  your  parents. 


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"Whatsoever  ye  do,  do  it  heartily,  as  to  the  Lord.    Col.  3. 


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pel— A  faithful  servant  in  Genesis. 

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The  Coming  of  the  Lord;  or,  Looking  for  the  Son  of  God, 

1  ThesB.  4.  13-18.  Commit  to  memoiTr  versea  13-18 

13  But  I  would  not  have  you  to  be  ignorant,  brethren,  concern 


in.ir  them  which  are  asleep,  that  ye  sorrow  not,  even  ^  as  otners 
which  have  jio  hope. 

14  For  2  if  we  believe  that  Je'sus  died  and  rose  again,  even  so 
them  also  which  sleep  in  Je'sus  will  God  bring  with  him. 

15  For  this  we  say  unto  you  ^  by  the  word  of  the  Lord,  that 
we  which  are  alive  anc?  remain  unto  the  coming  of  the  Lord  shall 
not  prevent  them  which  are  asleep. 

in  For  <  the  Lord  himself  shall  descend  from  heaven  with  a 
shout,  with  the  voice  of  the  archangel,  and  with  the  trump  of 
God  :   and  the  dead  in  Christ  shall  rise  first : 

17  Then  we  which  are  alive  a^id  remain  shall  be  caught  up 
together  with  them  *  in  tlie  clouds,  to  meet  the  Lord  in  the  air : 
and  so  *  shall  we  ever  be  with  the  Lord. 

18  Wherefore  ^  comfort  one  anotlier  with  these  words. 


1  Lev.  19.  28  ; 
Deut.  U.  1.  2 ; 
2  Sam.  12.  20. 

31  Cor.  15. 13. 


s  1  Kings  13.17. 


«  Matt.  24.  30  ; 

Act?  1.  11 ; 

2  Thess.  1.  7. 
»Actsl.  9; 

Rev.  11.  12. 

6  John  12  26; 

John  li.  3 : 

John  17.  24; 

Rev.  21.  3,  4; 

Rev.  22.  3-5. 
1  Or,  exhort. 


Notes. — TheTTi  which  are  asleep— A  term  generally  used  in  the  New  Testament 
to  express  the  condition  of  those  who  die  in  the  Lord.  Sorrow  not,  even  as 
Oi!^er«— The  heathen  world,  which  had  no  definite  ground  of  liope  in  a  future 
•world.  If  we  believe— BeWcP  in  Christ's  resurrection  can-ies  with  it  the  belief 
in  the  resurrection  of  his  disciples.  JBring  with  him — "  The  redeemed  are  so 
united  with  Christ  that  they  shall  share  the  same  destiny  with  him."  By  the 
loord  of  the  Lord — By  the  command  or  on  the  authority  of  the  Lord.  We — 
Tliis  word  suggests  the  unity  of  the  Church  in  all  ages.  Which  are  alive — 
Those  of  the  Church  who  may  be  living  on  the  earth  at  the  time  of  Christ's 
second  coming.  Shall  not  prevent — Shall  not  anticipate,  or  enter  heaven  in 
advance.  With  a  shout — A  cry,  not  from  the  Lord,  but  from  the  multitude 
accojnpanying  him.  Voice  of  t}ce  archangel — The  chief  among  the  angelic 
order. 


HOME   READINGS. 

M.   The  coming  of  the  Lord..l  Thess.  4. 15-18. 

Tu.  Its  certainty 1  Thess.  5.  1-10. 

W.   Its  signs Matt.  24.  27-.35. 

77i.  Its  time  uiilcnown Matt.  24.  36-.51. 

F.    Its  suddenness Matt.  2.5.  1-1.3. 

S.    Its  impoi-tance Matt.  25.  14-30. 

8.    Its  purpose Matt.  25.  31-46. 


LESSON    HYMN.         7s,  6s. 
Our  hope  and  expectation, 

O  Jesus,  now  appear  ; 
Arise,  thou  Sun  so  longed  for, 

O'er  this  benighted  sphere ! 
With  hearts  and  hands  uplifted, 

We  plead,  O  Lord,  to  see 
The  day  of  earth's  redemption. 

And  ever  be  with  thee. 


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OUTLINE. 
1.  The    coming     Lord. 

V.  13,  14. 
2.  Meeting     the     Lord. 

V.  15,  16. 
8.   Ever  -vvith  the  Lord. 

V.  17,  18. 


GOLDEN  TEXT. 
And  so  shall  we  be  ever  with 
the  Lord.    1  Thess.  4.  17. 


QUESTIONS   ON    THE   OUTLINE. 


1.  27iccomi?if7-Lord,v.  13,14.  [asleep?" 
What  is  meant  by  "  them  which  are 
Of  whom  is  this  expression  used?  Acts  7.G0. 
How  does  Paul  say  that  we  siiould  feel 

concerning  such  ? 
Why  do  people  sorrow  for  the  dead  ? 
Who  have  no  hope  in  death? 
What  does  Christ  say  concerning  the  dead  ? 

John  11.  25. 
What  happened  to  Chilst  after  his  death  ? 
Of  what  is  the  resuirection  of  Christ  a 

pledge? 
How  may  we  then  feel  concerning  death  ? 

1  Cor.  15.  57. 

2.  3Icctmg  the  Lord,  v.  15-17 ;  Rev.  11. 12. 
By  what  authority  did  Paul  speak  ? 
What  did  he  say  by  the  word  of  the  Lord? 
Who  are  meant  by  ''we  which  are  alive?" 
What  is  said  concerning  such? 


What  is  meant  by  "shall  not  prevent?" 
[Ans:  Shall  not  anticipate,  or  enjoy 
higher  privilege.] 

When  will  the  Lord  come?  Matt.  24.  30. 

How  should  we  look  for  it  ?  Matt.  24.  42. 

What  will  occur  when  the  Lord  comes? 

Where  is  the  promise  of  his  retui-u  ?  Acts 
1.  11. 

What  sounds  shall  accompany  it? 

Who  shall  be  the  flrst  to  rise? 

What  is  said  concerning  these?  Rev.  20.6. 

What  shall  happen  to  those  then  living  ? 

3,  Ever  v>ith  the  Lord,  v.  17,  18. 

What  precious  promise  do  we  find  here  ? 

How  is  this  expressed  in  John  14.  3  ? 

For  what  did  Christ  pray  in  John  17.  24? 

What  exhortation  do  we  And  in  verse  18  ? 

AVhy  is  this  truth  a  comfort  to  believers  ? 

What  is  said  in  1  John  3.  2  ? 


TEACHINGS  OF  THE  LESSON. 
Where  in  this  lesson  do  we  learn— 

1.  That  dead  snint'  sleep  in  Christ! 

2.  Tliat  they  who  are  deid  shall  live  again? 

3.  That  tijose  who  are  Christ's  shall  life  foreverl 


t 


WORDS  WITH   LITTLE  FOLKS. 

1.  Do  not  sorrow  over  the  dead. 

2.  Comfoit  those  who  are  in  trouble. 

3.  Be  ready  at  all  times  to  meet  Christ. 


Where  I  am,  there  ye  i-nay  be  also.  John  14.  3. 


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The  Christian  in  the  "World;  or,  Living  as  a  Man  of  God. 

1  Tim.  6.  6-16.  Commit  to  memory  verses  9-lS, 

6  But  1  godline.ss  with  contentment  is  great  gain. 

7  For  2  we  brought  nothing  into  this  world,  and  it  is  certain  we 
can  carry  nothing  out. 

8  And  shaving  food  and  raiment  let  us  be  therewith  content. 

9  But  4  they  that  will  be  rich  fall  into  temptation  and  a  snare, 
and  into  many  foolish  and  hurtful  lusts,  which  drown  men  in 
destruction  and  perdition. 

10  For  6  the  love  of  money  is  the  root  of  all  evil ;  which  while 
some  coveted  after,  they  have  « erred  from  the  faith,  and  pierced 
themselves  through  with  many  sorrows. 

11  But  thou,  'O  man  of  God,  flee  these  things;  and  follow 
after  righteousness,  godliness,  faith,  love,  patience,  meekness. 

12  Fight  8 the  good  fight  of  faith,  lay  hold  on  "eternal  life, 
whereunto  thou  art  also  called,  i^and  hast  professed  a  good  pro- 
fession before  many  witnesses. 

13  I  give  thee  charge  in  the  sight  of  God,  who  "  quicken eth 
all  things,  and  before  Christ  Jesus,  "who  before  Pontius  Pilate 
witnessed  a  good  "  confession, 

14  That  thou  keep  this  commandment  without  spot,  unrebuk- 
able,  until  "the  appearing  of  our  Lord  Je'sus  Christ: 

15  Which  in  his  time  he  shall  show,  icTto  is  i^the  blessed  and 
only  Potentate,  i«  the  King  of  kings,  and  Lord  of  lords ; 

16  "Who  17  only  hath  immortality,  dwelling  in  is  the  light  which 
no  man  can  approach  unto  ;  i^whom  no  man  hath  seen,  nor  can 
see:  ^oto  whom  be  honor  and  power  everlasting.     Amen. 


1  Psalm  37.  16. 
ajobl.  21; 
Eccles.  5.  15. 


3  Gen.  28.  20  ; 
Heb.  13.  5. 


iExod.  23.  8. 
6  Or,  been 
seduced. 

iDeut.  33. 1. 
»  2  Tim.  4.  7. 
sPhil.  3.  12. 

10  Heb.  13.  23. 

11  Johns.  21. 

12  Rev.  1.5. 

13  Or,  pro- 
fession. 

iilThess.3. 13. 
liChap.  1.  11. 
16  Rev.  17.  14- 
njohn  5.  20. 
i8  2Cliron.5.14. 
•  sExod.  33.  20; 

Deut.  4.  12 ; 

John  1.  18 ; 

Jolin  6.  46. 
^oEph.  3.  21; 

Phil.  4.  20  ; 

Jude  25 : 

Rev.  7.  12. 


HOME  READINGS. 
M.   The  Christian  in  the  world.. .1  Tim.  6.  6-16. 

Tu.  The  riches  of  the  world Mark  10.17-26. 

W.  Alliances  with  the  world Deut.  7.  1-11. 

Th.  The  vanity  of  the  world Eccles.  2. 1-11. 

F.    The  wickedness  of  the  world. Psa.  14.  1-17. 

S.    The  hatred  of  the  world John  17.  6-14. 

S.    ITie  Christian  not  onhe  j   _  ^  j^j^^ ^^  ^^^S. 


LESSON   HYMN.  L.  M. 

Forth  in  thy  name,  O  Lord,  I  go, 

My  daily  labor  to  pursue  ; 
Thee,  only  thee,  resolved  to  know, 

In  all  I  think,  or  speak,  or  do. 
Thee  will  I  set  at  ray  right  hand, 

Whose  eyes  my  inmost  substance  see  ; 
And  labor  on  at  thy  command. 

And  offer  all  my  works  to  thee. 


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OUTLINE. 


1.  AA^-hat  to  flee,    v,  6-10. 
2.  What  to  follow.   V.  11-16, 


GOLDEN   TEXT. 

They  are  not  of   the  world, 

even  as  I  am  not  of  the  world. 

John  17.  16. 


INTRODUCTORY. 

This  epistle  was  written  by  the  Apostle  Paul  from  prison  at  Rome  to  Timothy, 
whom  he  had  appointed  in  charge  of  the  Church  at  Ephesus,  and  in  whom  he  felt  a 
deep  interest.    Read  Acts  16. 1-4, 


QUESTIONS  ON 

1.  What  to  Jlee,  v.  6-10 ;  James  4.  7. 
What  does  Paul  say  is  great  gain? 
What  reason  for  contentment  is  given? 
What  reason  is  stated  in  Heb.  13.  5  ? 
With  what  should  we  be  content  ? 
What  dangers  are  found  by  those  that  will 

be  rich? 
How  does  Christ  state  this?  Matt,  13,  23, 
What  is  the  root  of  all  evil? 
How  is  it  so? 

What  results  of  covetousness  are  named  ? 
What  Is  our  duty  concerning  these  things  ? 

verse  11. 
How  is  this  expressed   In  the  Golden 

TEXT? 


THE    OUTLINE. 

2.  IFTiflt  to  foUow,  V.  11-16.  [v.  11  ? 

What  six  objects  to  follow  are  named  in 
Define  each  one  of  them  ? 
What  flght  are  we  bidden  to  engage  In  ? 
What  diu  Paul  afterward  say  of  this  fight? 

2  Tim.  4.  7. 
On  what  should  we  lay  hold  ? 
What  profession  is  here  mentioned  ? 
What  charge  does  the  Apostle  give? 
Before  whom  was  the  charge  made? 
How  should  this  commandment  be  kept  ? 
What  event  Is  spoken  of  In  verse  14? 
What  names  are  given  to  Christ? 
What  is  said  of  his  dwelling-place? 
May  we  hope  to  dwell  with  him  ?  John  17.24. 


TEACHINGS  OF   THE  LESSON. 
Where  la  this  lesson  do  we  learn— 

1.  That  contentment  brings  gnin  ? 

2.  That  covetousness  brings  trouble  1 

3.  That  laith  requires  warfare  1 

WORDS  WITH  LITTLE  FOLKS. 

1.  Be  contented  with  what  God  gives  you. 

2.  Do  not  desire  to  be  rich. 

3.  Be  bold  in  confessing  Christ. 


■I: 


Set  your  affection  on  things  above.   Col,  3. 


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of  a  prophet  who  was  covetous  —  One  of  the  twelve  apostles  who  was  covetous. 
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ng  for   the  Good  of  Men. 

Commit  to  memoiy  verses  1-5. 


A.  D.  65.]  xjEssonsr    1:2^11. 

The  Christian  Citizen;  or,  L 
Titu3  3.1-9. 

1  Put  them  in  mind  to  be  subject  to  priacipalities  and  powers, 
to  obey  magistrates,  i  to  be  ready  to  every  good  work, 

2  To  =  speak  evil  of  no  man,  to  be  no  brawlers,  hut  gentle, 
showing  all  meekness  unto  all  men. 

3  For  we  ourselves  also  were  sometimes  foolish,  disobedient, 
deceived,  serving  divers  lusts  and  pleasures,  living  in  malice  and 
envy,  hateful,  and  hating  one  another. 

4  But  after  that  the  kindness  and  3  love  of  God  our  Saviour  to- 
ward man  appeared, 

5  Not  4  by  works  of  righteousness  which  we  have  done,  but 
according  to  his  mercy  he  saved  us,  ^by  the  washing  of  regenera- 
tion, and  renewing  of"  the  Holy  Ghost ; 

6  Which  8  he  shed  on  us  ^  abundantly  through  Je'sus  Christ 
our  Saviour; 

7  That,  being  justified  by  his  grace,  we  should  be  made  heirs 
according  to  the  hope  of  eternal  life. 

8  This  is  a  ftuthful  saving,  and  these  things  I  will  that  thou 
affirm  constantly,  that  they  which  have  believed  in  God  miglit 
be  careful  to  niaintain  good  works.  These  things  are  good  and 
profitable  unto  men. 

9  But  8  avoid  foolish  questions,  and  genealogies,  and  conten- 
tions, and  strivmgs  about  the  law ;  for  they  are  unprofitable  and 
vain. 


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3Exod.  20.16, 
Eph.  4.31. 


3  Or,  pit  J. 


*  Romans  3.  20  ; 

Gal.  2.  16. 
1  John  3.  3,  5  ; 

1  Peter  3.  21. 
s  Ezek.  36.  25  ; 

Joel  3.  28  ; 

John  1.  16. 
■>  Richly. 


'  1  Tim.  1.  4  : 
2  Tim.  2.  23. 


Notes. — Put  them  in  mind—ThQ  Cretans,  among  whom  Titus  preached,  were 
riotous  and  insubordinate  in  their  tendency.  Principalities  and  powers — 
Literally,  "  magistracies  and  authorities." 


HOME   READINGS. 

M.   The  Christian  citizen....  Titus  3.  19. 

Tu.  The  rii^hteous  king 2  Chron.  17.  1-13. 

W.  Therigliteoustent-inaker  Acts  18.  1-11. 
Th.  The  righteous  shepherd...!  Sam.  17.  12-2S. 
F.    The  righteous  steward — 1  Kings  18. 1-16. 
S.    The  righteous  centurion.. Acts  10.  1-S. 
8.   The  righteous  captive Daniel  1.  8-21. 


LESSON   HYMN. 


7S, 


Sing  vre,  then,  in  Jesus' name. 
Now  as  yesterday  the  same  ; 
One  in  every  time  and  place, 
Full  for  all  of  tr\ith  and  grace  : 
We  for  Christ,  our  Mastei\  staud, 
Lights  in  a  benighted  land : 
We  our  dying  Lord  confess ; 
We  are  Jesus'  witnesses. 


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OUTLINE. 

1.  Loyal.   V.  1. 

2.  Gentle,  v.  %-l. 

3.  Useful.  V.  8,  9. 


^\iST  >J/v^ 


GOLDEN  TEXT. 

Render  therefore  unto  Cesar 
the  things  which  are  Cesar's  ; 
and  unto  God  the  things  that 
are  God's.  Matt.  22.  21. 


INTRODUCTORY. 

The  Apostle  Paul  having  appointed  Titus  to  take  charge  of  the  Churches  on  the 
islaxd  of  Crete,  in  the  Mediterranean  Sea,  wrote  to  him  from  hia  prison  a  letter  of 
advice,  In  which  is  found  our  lesson. 


QUESTIONS  ON 
1 .  Loyal,  V.  1 ;  Rom.  18. 1. 
To  whom  should  we  be  subject? 
How  is  this  stated  in  the  Golden  Text? 
^Tiom  should  we  obey  ? 
What  is  said  in  1  Peter  3.  18,  14  ? 
For  what  should  we  be  ready? 
What  is  said  about  doing  good  in  Gal.  6.10  ? 
3.  Gentle,  v.  2-7 ;  Col.  3.  12. 
What  sins  of  the  tongue  should  we  avoid  ? 

verse  2. 
How  Is  this  urged  in  Eph.  4.  31  ? 
What  is  said  of  gentleness  ? 
What  sins  are  named  in  verse  3? 
What  should  lead  us  to  forsake  sin?  v.  4. 


THE  OUTLINE. 

Are  we  saved  by  our  own  good  works  ? 

How,  then,  are  we  saved  ? 

Through  whom  Is  the  Holy  Ghost  given  to 

us? 
Of  what  are  we  heirs  ? 
What  is  said  in  Rom.  8.  16,  17? 
3.  Useful.  V.  8,  9;  Titus  2.  14. 
What  "faithful  saying  "  is  here  given? 
What  are  good  works? 
Can  our  good  works  save  us?  Gal.  2. 16. 
What  should  they  accompany  ?  James  2. 17. 
What  command  is  given  in  1  Cor.  15.  58? 
What  should  we  avoid? 
Why  should  we  avoid  them  ? 


TEACHINGS  OF  THE  LESSON. 
Where  in  thLs  lesson  do  we  learn— 

1,  That  we  are  not  saved  by  our  good  worksl 
3.  That  we  should  maintain  good  works  I 
3.  That  we  are  heirs  of  eternal  lifel 


WORDS  WITH  LITTLE  FOLKS. 

1.  Speak  evil  of  none. 

2.  Show  meekness  toward  all. 
8.  Be  active  in  doing  good. 


Let  us  do  good  unto  all  men.    Gal.  6.  10. 


HOME  WORK   FOR  YOUTHFUL  BEREANS. 

Find  an  account  of  David's  loyalty  to  his  king — Find  account  in  Acts  of  a  v;oman 

fun  of  good  works What  James  says  about  salvation  by  works. 

DOCTBINAIi  StJGKa-ESTION— The  profltableneea  of  good  worko. 


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HOME  READINGS. 

M.    Peace  with  God ....  Rom.  5.  1-10. 

Txi.  Christian  love 1  Cor.  13. 1-13. 

W.  Victory  over  death. 1  Cor.l5..50-5S. 

Th.  Fruit  of  the  Spirit  |  ^^^  e^jf  l'^^  ' 
F.  Practical  religion.. Col.  3.  16-25. 
^-  ^?L?o'rw""^}lTi-.6.6-16. 
^-    ''^§^^^S°'|TituB3.1-9. 


LESSON   HYMN.    CM. 

Lord,  as  to  thy  dear  cross  we  flee, 
And  pray  to"  be  forgiven, 

So  let  thy  life  our  pattern  be, 
And  form  our  souls  for  heaven. 

Kept  peaceful  in  the  midst  of  strife, 

Forgiving'  and  foifriven, 
O  may  we  lead  the  pilgrims'  life, 

And  follow  thee  to  heaven  1 


REVIEW    SCHEME. 
I.  The  lessons  for  July  : — 

1.  Eepeat  the  Titles,  Topics,  Golden  Texts,  and  Outlines. 

2.  State  the  Doctrinal  Suggestions,  and  show  how  each  is  found  in  the 
lesson. 

8.  Find  in  the  lessons  the  following  Teachings— 
Lesson  1 :  That  Christ  died  for  sinners. 
Lesson  2 :  That  Christ  intercedes  for  believers. 
Lesson  3 :  That  love  shall  never  fail. 
Lesson  4 :  That  we  shall  live  hereafter. 


II.  The  lessons  for  August : — 

1.  State  the  Titles,  Topics,  Golden  Texts,  and  Outlines. 

2.  State  and  point  out  in  the  lessons  the  Dooteinal  Suggestions. 

3.  Find  in  the  lessons  the  following  Duties — 
Lesson  5  :  Reconciliation  to  God. 

Lesson  6 :  Patience  in  well-doing. 
Lesson  7 :  Resistance  to  temptation. 
Lesson  8 :  Lowliness  of  mind. 
Lesson  9:  Obedience  to  parents. 

III.  The  lessons  for  September : — 

1.  State  the  Titles,  Topics,  Golden  Texts,  and  Outlinbs. 

2.  State  and  explain  the  Doctrinal  Suggestions. 

3.  Find  in  the  lessons  the  following  Promises — 
Lesson  10 :  The  promise  of  eternal  life  with  Christ. 
Lesson  11 :  The  promise  of  Christ's  appearing. 
Lesson  12 :  The  promise  of  inheritance  hereafter. 


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The   Gospel    against   Intennperance. 
mitted  to  memory. 


Five  Precepts  of  Paul  ;  or 

All  to  be  cor.iiM.i.^^  ^-  ,■ 

I  T  et  us  walk  nonestlv,  as  in  the  day ;  not  in  rioting  and  dninkonness  ;  not  In  c ham. 

hPrin^  am    wantonness,  not  in  strife  and  euv>ang:  but  put  ye  on  the  Lord 
jSis  Christrand  make  not  provision  for  the  flesh  to  /ui/iH  the  lusts  i)mxof. 

II  Rrgood  neJth'er  to  eat  flesh,  nor  to  drink  wine,  nor  any  thing  whereby  thy  brother 

lY.  Bfnold'^rtkwXwVe^herein  is  excess;  h^vtbefll^^^^^^^ 
V.  GOLDEN  TEXT.-Abstain  from  all  appearance  of  evil.  1  Thess.  5.  U. 
QUESTIONS 


1.  Repeat  the  Fikst  Precept,  Rom.  13. 

13;  14  ;  Prov.  2:i.  20,  21. 
What  does  the  word  "  walk  "  liere  mean  i 
What  is  it  to  walk  honestly  ? 
What  six  sins  are  here  forbidden  i 
What  are  rioting  and  drunkenness? 
Why  is  intemperance  a  sin  ? 
What  are  we  here  commanded  to  do  i 
What  is  it  to  put  on  Christ? 
Will  those  who  sincerely  put  on  Christ 

become  drunkards? 

2.  Repeat  the  Second  Precept,  Rom. 

14.  21 ;  Luke  9.  33. 
What  are  we  here  urged  not  to  do  / 
What  kind  of  flesh  is  here  spoken  of  i" 

[Ans.— Meat  offered  to  idols,  which 
might  encourage  idolatry.] 
Wliy  were  the  early  Christians  advised  not 

to  eat  such  meat  ? 
Should  we  be  careful  of  our  influence  over 

others?  ^    ^^^T^^l 

What  influence  does  one  exert  who  drinks 
How  does  he  lead  others  to  drinking  ? 
Ought  we  to  deny  ourselves  for  the  sake 

of  others  ?  ^   ^^^ 

3.  Repeat  the  Third  Precept,  1  Cor. 
6.  10 ;  Prov.  23.  32.  .     ,  ^ 

What  is  here  meant  by  the  kingdom  of 

Wlio  are  members  of  that  kingdom? 


it  a  privilege   to  belong  to  Christ's 

kingdom  ? 
Who  cannot  inherit  that  kingdom? 
Why  cannot  a  drunkard  be  saved  in  his 

sins?  ^  ^        ^,.     ,     o 

How  can  he  be  saved  from  his  sins  i 

4.  Repeat  the  Fourth  Precept,  Eph.  5. 

18  ;  Deut.  32.  33. 

TMiat  is  here  forbidden  ? 

For  what  reason  ?  ,      „  , 

Why  Is  there  danger  of  excess  In  all  in- 
toxicating liquor  ? 

Wbat  is  excessive  use  of  liquor  ? 

What  Is  true  temperance  ? 
[Ans.— Total  abstinence.] 

In  vv^hat  mentioned  here  is  there  no  dan- 
ger of  excess  ? 

How  may  we  obtain  the  Spirit  ?      [22,  23. 

What  are  the  fruits  of  the  Spirit?  Gal.  5. 

5.  Repeat  the  Fifth  Precept,  1  Thess. 

5.  22  ;  Isa.  33.  15. 
What  is  it  to  abstain  ? 
From  what  should  we  abstain  ? 
Why  does  all  drinking  come  under  this 

precept?  ^  ^ 

Should  we  give  any  encouragement  to 

sin  in  others? 
What  harm  would  be  done  to  others  by 

our  drinking  a  little  occasionally  ? 
What  danger  to  ourselves  by  such  a  course? 


TEACHINGS     F    THE  LESSON. 
Wbere  do  we  fitjd-^  ^rinkins  is  injurious  to  others  as  well  as  the  drinker  1 

2.  That  no  drunkard  can  enter  heaven  \ 

3.  That  all  liquor  has  dan;;er  of  excess  1 

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A.D. 64.]  ijEissonsr  I- 

OUR  G-REAT  HiGH-PRTEST:  or,  The  One  Mediator. 


[Oct.  5. 


Heb.  4.  14-16  ;  6.  1-6. 


Commit  to  memory  verses  14-16. 


14  Seeing  then  that  we  have  a  great  Hi^h-priest,  that  is  passed 
into  the  heavens,  Je'sus  the  Son  of  God,  let  us  hold  fast  our  pro- 
fession. 

15  For  1  we  have  not  an  High-priest  which  cannot  be  touched 
•with  the  feeling  of  our  infirmities ;  but  '  was  in  all  points  tempted 
like  as  we  are,  ^  yet  without  sin. 

IG  Let  us  therefore  come  boldly  unto  the  throne  of  grace,  that 
we  may  obtain  mercy,  and  find  grace  to  help  in  time  of  need. 

1  For  every  high -priest  taken  from  among  men  is  ordained 
for  men  in  t]i\x\g%'][)ertaining  to  God,  ■•  that  he  may  offer  both  gifts 
and  sacrifices  for  sins  : 

2  Who  5  can  have  compassion  on  the  ignorant,  and  on  them 
that  are  out  of  the  way ;  for  that  he  himself  also  is  compassed 
with  infirmity. 

3  And  6  by  reason  hereof  he  ought,  as  for  the  people,  so  also 
for  himself,  to  ofi'er  for  sins. 

4  And  7  no  man  taketh  this  honor  unto  himself,  but  he  that  is 
called  of  God,  as  was  « Aa'ron. 

5  So  9  also  Christ  glorified  not  himself  to  be  made  an  High- 
priest  ;  but  he  that  said  mxto  him,  "  Thou  art  my  Son,  to-day 
nave  I  begotten  thee. 

6  As  he  saith  also  in  another  jo?ac«,  "  Thou  ar^  a  Priest  for- 
ever, after  the  order  of  Mel-chis'e-dek. 


i  Isaiah  53.  3. 

aLuke23.  28. 
3  Daniel  9.  34 ; 

2  Cor.  5.  21 ; 

1  Peter  2.  22. 

1  John  3.  6. 


>  Chap.  8.  8,  i. 


«Or,  can 
reasonably 
bear  with. 


n  Sam.  IS.  9; 

2  Sam.  «.  6  ; 

John  3.  27. 
«  Exod.  28.  1  ; 

Num.  1€.  5,i0 
•Johns.  54; 

Acts  13.  33  ; 

Romans  8.  S. 
'f  Psalm  2.  7. 
n  Psalm  110.  4. 


HOME  READINGS. 

M.    Our  great  High-priest. .  ..Heb.4.14-16 ;  5.1-6. 
Tu.  Typified  in  Melchisedek..Gen.  14.  14-24. 

W.  Typified  in  Aaron Exod.  28.  1-18. 

Th.  Our  true  High-priest Heb.  7. 1-14. 

F.  Our  eternal  High-priest.. .Heb.  7.  15-38. 
8.  Our  glorified  High-priest. Heb.  8.  1-10. 
S.    The  one  Mediator Heb.  10. 12-^. 


LESSON  HYMN.  H.  M. 

He  ever  lives  above, 

For  me  to  intercede  ; 
His  all-redeeming  love, 
His  precious  blood,  to  plead ; 
His  blood  atoned  for  all  our  race. 
And  sprinkles  now  the  throne  of  grrace. 
The  Father  hears  him  pray, 

His  dear  anointed  One  : 

He  cannot  turn  away 

The  presence  of  his  Son  : 

His  Spirit  answers  to  the  blood, 

And  tells  me  I  am  bom  of  God. 


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OUTLINE. 


1.  His    sympathy. 
5.  3. 


4.    14: 
2.   His  authority.    5.  1-6. 


GOLDEN  TEXT. 

Seeing  he  ever  liveth  to  make 

intercession  for  them.  Heb.7.25. 


QUESTIONS  ON  THE  OUTLINE. 


1.  Jffe  sympatfui,  4.  14;  5.  3;  Heb.  3.  1. 

V.tiat  does  the  lesson  say  that  we  have  ? 

What  is  the  duty  of  a  priest  ?  v.  1. 

Who  is  our  high-priest  ? 

Where  is  he  ? 

How  is  this  stated  in  Heb.  9.  24? 

What  is  his  work  in  heaven,  as  stated  in 

the  GoLDKX  Text  ? 
What  duty  is  suggested  in  verse  14  ? 
What  characteristic  of  Christ  is  mentioned 

in  verse  15  ? 
When   did   Jesus   show  his   sympathy? 

John  11.  3:3-35. 
On  what  other  occasion?  Luke  19.  41. 
What  fact  Is  stated  about  Christ  in  v.  15? 
What  was  the  temptation  of  Christ  ?  Matt. 

4.  1-4. 
What  was  the  result  of  Ms  temptation? 

1  Pet.  2.  22, 


How  does  his  temptation  benefit  us  ?  Heb. 
2.  18. 

What  privileges  and  duties  are  stated  in 
verse  16  ? 

Wiiy  sh.ould  earthly  priests  have  compas- 
sion? 5.  2. 

For  whom  do  they  need  to  offer  sacrifice? 

3.  Jf/s  authoiity,  v.  4,  6. 

Who  alone  had  a  right  to  be  priest  ? 

What  king  was  punished  for  trying  to  act 
as  a  priest  ?  2  Chron.  26.  19. 

Did  Christ  belong  to  the  priestly  family  ? 
Heb.  7.  14. 

How,  then,  was  he  a  priest  ? 

Who  was  Melchisedek?  Gen.  14.  18. 

Who  appointed  Christ  a  priest  ?  v.  5. 

May  we  coine  to  him  ? 

How  may  we  use  his  intercessions?  John 
14.  13. 


TEACHINGS  OF  THE   LESSON. 
Where  in  this  lessen  do  we  learn— 

1.  That  our  Saviour  feels  for  ns  1 

2.  That  our  Saviour  was  tempted  like  usi 
2.  That  our  Saviour  pleads  lor  us  ? 

WORDS  WITH   LITTLE   FOLKS. 

1.  Remember  that  Jesus  lives  in  heaven. 

2.  Come  boldly  to  him  in  prayer. 


t 


3.  Tell  him  freely  all  your  needs. 


We  have  a  great  high-priest.    Heb.  4.  14. 


HOME  WORK  FOR  YOUTHFUL  BEREANS. 

Find  about  Melchisedek  in  Genesis  and  in  tiebrews  —  Find  about  the  consecration 
of  the  first  high-priest — Find  about  a  high-priest  who  aided  in  the  death  of  Christ. 
DOCTRrrTAI.  SITGGESTIOM"— The  intercession  of  Christ. 


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XjEss  oust  II. 


[Oct.  12. 


The  Types  Explained;  or, 

Heb.  9.  1-12. 
1  Then  verily  the  first  covenant  had  also  ' 


The   One   Offering. 
Commit  to  memory  verses  &-12 

ordinances  of  divine 


service,  and  2  a  worldly  sanctuary 

2  For  *  there  was  a  tabernacle  made ;  the  first,  wherein  was  the 
candlestick,  and  the  stable,  and  the  showbread;  which  is  called 
<*  the  Sanctuary. 

3  And  «  after  the  second  vail,  the  tabernacle  which  is  called  the 
Holiest  ©f  all ; 

4  Which  had  the  golden  censer,  and  the  ark  of  the  covenant 
overlaid  round  about  with  gold,  wherein  was  '  the  golden  pot  that 
had  manna,  »  and  Aa'ron's  rod  that  budded,  and  "the  tables  of 
the  covenant ; 

5  And  10  over  it  the  cherubim  of  glory  shadowing  the  mercy- 
seat  ;  of  which  we  cannot  now  speak  particularly. 

6  Now  when  these  things  were  thus  ordained,  "  the  priests  went 
always  into  the  first  tabernacle,  accomplishing  the  service  q/"  (?0(f/ 

7  But  into  the  second  went  the  hign-priest  alone  "  once  eveiy 
year,  not  without  blood,  which  he  oftered  for  himself,  and/or  the 
errors  of  the  people: 

8  The  "  Holy  Ghost  this  signifying,  that  the  "  way  into  the 
holiest  of  all  was  not  yet  made  manifest,  while  as  the  lirst  taber- 
nacle was  yet  standing: 

9  Which  was  a  figure  for  the  time  then  present,  in  which  were 
offered  both  gifts  and  sacrifices,  ^^  that  could  not  make  him  that 
did  the  service  perfect,  as  pertaining  to  the  conscience ; 

10  Which  stood oniy  in  "meats  and  drinks,  and  1^ divers  wash- 
ings, 18  and  carnal  i*  ordinances,  imposed  on  them  until  the  time 
of  reformation. 

11  But  Christ  being  come  an  hi^h-priest  of  "good  things  to 
come,  21  by  a  greater  and  more  perfect  tabernacle,  not  made  with 
hands,  that  is  to  say,  not  of  this  buUding ; 

12  Neither  by  the  blood  of  goats  and  calves,  but  ''by  his  own 
blood  he  entered  in  23  once  into  the  holy  place,  having  '*  obtained 
eternal  redemption  for  us. 


>  Or,  cere- 
monies. 
aExod.  25.  8. 
sExod.  26.1. 
*  Lev.  24.  6. 
s  Or,  holy. 
6Exod.40.  3. 

'  Exod.  16.  33. 

«  Num.  17. 10. 

»  Exod .  25. 16  ; 

Deut.lO.  2,5; 

2  Chr.  5.  10. 

•"Lev.  16.  2. 

11  Num.  28.  3; 

Daniel  8.  11. 

i^»Exod.  30.  10. 


13  Chap.  10.  19. 
MJohnli.  6. 


1 5  Gal.  3.21. 
'6  Rom.  U.  17. 
'-Num.19.  7. 
'8Eph.  a.  15. 
'  9  Or,  rites,  or, 
ceremonies, 
20  Chap.  10.  1. 
'Ji  Chap.  8.  2. 

22  Rev.  1.  5. 

23  Zech.  3.  9. 
9.24. 


HOME  READINGS. 

The  types  explained — Heb.  9.  1-12. 

The  peace-offering Lev.  3.  1-17. 

The  sin-offering. Lev.  4.  27-35. 

The  burnt-offering Lev.  1.  1-17. 

The  trespass-offering Lev.  6. 1-13. 

The  scapegoat Lev.  16.  1-10. 

The  paschal  lamb Exod.  12. 1-23. 


LESSON  HYMN.  S.  M. 

Not  all  the  blood  of  beasts, 

On  Jewish  altars  slain, 
Could  give  the  guilty  conscience  peace. 

Or  wash  away  the  stain. 
But  Christ,  the  heavenly  Lamb, 

Takes  all  our  sins  away— 
A  sacrifice  of  nobler  name. 

And  richer  blood,  than  they. 


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OUTLINE. 

1.  The     holy    sanctuary. 
V.  1-5. 

2.  The  holy  service.  7.6-10. 

3.  The      holy      Saviour. 

V.  11-12. 


GOLDEN  TEXT. 

For  by  one  offering  he  hath 
perfected  forever  them  that  are 
sanctified.  Heb.  10. 14. 


QUESTIONS  ON 

1.  T7!e  Ixolxf  sanctuaru,  v.  1-5 ;  Exod.  25. 8. 
WTiat  did  the  first  covenant  have  ? 
Wbat  does  "worldly  "  here  mean? 

[Axs:  In  the  present  world,  on  the 

earth.] 
What  other  sanctuary  is  named  In  verses 

11  and  24  ? 
What  does  the  word  "sanctuary  "  mean  ? 

[ANs:  The  holy  place.] 
What  did  the  sanctuary  contain  ?    [31, 32. 
Describe  the  candlestick  from  Exod.  25. 
What  was  the  use  of  the  table  ?  Lev.  24. 5-7. 
What  was  within  the  veil  ? 
What  did  it  contain  ? 

[For  explanation  see  Lev.  16.  12, 13 ; 

Exod.   16.   3:3,   34;     Num.    17.  6-10; 

1  Kings  8.  9.] 
What  was  over  the  ark  ? 

2.  The  holy  se7nyice,v.&-W;  Heb.  10.19, 20. 
Into  which  place  went  the  priests  daily? 
What  took  place  within  the  holiest  of  all  ? 
How  often  did  the  high-priest  enter  it  ? 


THE  OUTLINE. 

\Vhat  did  he  take  with  him?  and  for 

what  purpose  ? 
What  better  sacrifice  do  we  possess  ?  v.  14  ? 
What  way  was  not  yet  opened  ? 
Who  is  our  Way  to  heaven  ?  John  14.  6. 
What  is  he  called  in  Heb.  10.  19,  20? 
What  could  not  these  sacrifices  do  ? 
What  is  sai':'.  in  Psa.  51.  16,  17. 
Mav  we  offer  this  sacrifice  ? 
3.  The  holif  Saviour,  v.  11, 12 ;  Heb.  8. 1,  2. 
What  is  Christ  here  called  ? 
What  is  said  of  him  in  Heb.  8.  1  ? 
What  tabernacle  is  mentioned  in  2  Cor. 

5.  1? 
With  what  blood  did  Christ  enter,  and 

where  ? 
What  did  he  obtain,  and  for  whom  ? 
Repeat  the  Golden  Text. 
What  is  said  in  1  Pet.  1.  18,  19? 
What  is  the  song  of  the  redeemed  ?  Rev. 

5.  9. 
May  we  join  in  this  song  ? 


TEACHrNGS  OF  THE  LESSON. 
Where  in  this  lesson  do  we  learn— 

1.  That  sacriflces  cannot  take  away  sinl 

2.  That  the  Saviour  has  redeemed  from  shi  T 

3.  That  the  Saviour  has  entered  into  heaven  t 

WORDS   WITH    LITTLE    FOLKS. 

1.  Remember  that  only  Christ's  blood  can  wash  away  sin. 

2.  Remember  that  he  has  died  for  you. 

3.  Prepare  to  meet  him  in  heaven. 

^_ . 

I  We  have  redemption  through  his  blood.    Eph.  1.  7 


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The  Triumphs  of  Faith;  or,  The  One  Condition. 

Heb.  11.  1-10.  Commit  to  memory 

1  Now  faith  is  the  ^  substance  of  things  hoped  for,  the  evidence 
2  of  things  not  seen. 

2  For  by  it  the  elders  obtained  a  good  report. 

3  Through  faith  we  understand  that  the  worlds  « were  framed 
by  the  word  of  God ;  so  that  things  which  are  seen  were  not 
made  of  things  which  do  appear. 

4  By  faith  <  A'bel  offered  unto  God  a  more  excellent  sacrifice 
than  Cain,  by  which  he  obtained  witness  that  he  was  righteous, 
God  testiiying  of  his  gifts:  and  by  it  he,  b«ing  dead,  ^yet 
speaketh. 

5  By  faith  «  E'noch  was  translated  that  he  should  not  see  death ; 
and  was  not  found,  because  God  had  translated  him :  for  before 
his  translation  he  nad  this  testimony,  that  he  pleased  God. 

6  But  T  without  ftiith  it  is  impossible  to  please  him  :  for  he  that 
coraeth  to  God  must  believe  that  he  is,  and  that  he  is  a  rewarder 
of  them  that  diligently  seek  him. 

7  By  faith  ^No'ah,  being  warned  of  God  of  things  not  seen  as 
yet,  *  moved  with  fear,  prepared  an  ark  to  the  saving  of  his  house ; 
by  the  which  he  condemned  the  world,  and  became  heir  of  lothe 
righteousness  which  is  by  faith. 

8  By  faith  AHjra-ham,  when  he  was  called  to  go  out  into  a 
place  which  he  should  after  receive  for  an  inheritance,  obeyed ; 
and  he  went  out,  not  knowing  whither  he  went. 

9  By  faith  he  sojourned  in  the  land  of  promise,  as  in  a  strange 
country,  dwelling  in  ^i  tabernacles  with  I'saac  and  Ja'cob,  the 
heirs  with  him  ot  the  same  promise : 

10  For  he  looked  for  a  city  which  hath  foundations,  "  whose 
builder  and  maker  is  God. 


verses  1-6. 


I  Or,  ground, 
or.  confi- 
dence. 

1  Romans  8.24. 

3  John  1.  3. 


*  Genesis  L,  A. 


s  Or,  is  yet 
spoken  of : 
Statt.  23.  3o, 

i  Genesis  5. 22. 


1  John  3.18, 38. 


>  Genesis  6. 13. 
9  Or,  being 

wary. 
10  Romans  3.22; 


Phil.  3.  9. 


I  Genesis  12.  8. 


HOME  READINGS. 

Jf.    The  triumphs  of  faith Heb.  11. 1-10. 

Tu.  Abraham's  faith Gen.  22.  1-19. 

W.  David's  faith Psa.  71.  l-2i. 

Th.  The  Hebrew  children's  faith.. Dan.  3.  8-38. 

F.    Daniel's  faith Dan.  6.10-2:5. 

S.    Nat'aaiiael's  faith John  1.  43-51. 

S.    The  Etliiopiaii's  faith Acts  8.  27-iO. 


LESSON   HYMN.  L.  M. 

By  faith  I  to  the  fountain  fly. 

Opened  for  all  mankind  and  me, 
To  pwi«e  ray  sins  of  deepest  dye,— 

My  Irfe  and  heart's  impurity. 
Fi-om  Christ,  the  smitten  Rock,  it  flows, 

Tlie  purple  and  the  crystal  stream  ; 
Pardon  and  holiness  bestows, 

And  both  I  gain  through  faith  in  hisn. 


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OUTLINE. 

1.  t^aith  defined,  v.  1. 
2.  Faith  illustrated,  v.  2-10. 


GOLDEN   TEXT. 

For  he  endured,  as  seeing  him 
who  is  invisible.  Heh.  11.27. 


QUESTIONS   ON  THE   OUTLINE. 


1.  Faiih  define<l,  v.  1 ;  2  Cor.  4. 18. 
What  do  we  mean  hy  faith  ? 
What  is  it  here  said  to  be  ? 

What  word   might  better   express   the 

meaning  than  "  substance  ?"      [Aks  : 

Ground^  or  foundation  ?] 
Why  is  faith  the  foundation  of  our  hope? 

(See  Rom.  8.  24.) 
By  what  do  we  walk?  2  Cor.  5,  7. 
Can  we  have  faith  in  that  which  we  do 

not  see?  1  Peter  1.  8,  9. 
For  what  should  we  trust  God  ? 
What  result  of  faith  is  named  in  Acts  16. 31  ? 

2.  Faith  illustrated,  v.  2-10,  39,  40. 
What  result  of  faith  is  given  in  verse  2? 
What  fact  do  we  understand  by  faith  ? 
How  is  this  stated  in  the  first  verse  of  the 

Bible? 
How  did  Abel  show  his  faith  ? 


Wherein  was  his   sacrifice   better  than 

Cain's  ?  Gen.  4.  4. 
TiTiat  result  now  comes  from  his  faith? 
How  did  Enoch  show  his  faith  ?  Gen.  5. 22. 
What  was  the  reward  of  his  faith  ? 
What  testimony  did  he  receive  ? 
May  we  receive  the  same?    How? 
Why  can  we  not  please  God  without  faith? 
What  showed  Noah's  faith  ? 
How  long  did  he  show  his  faith  ? 

[Ans  :  120  years.] 
What  was  his  reward  ? 
Wherein  was  Abraham's  faith  exhibited? 
How  was  his  faith  shov.'n  in  the  land  of 

promise  ? 
In  what  did  he  dwell? 
For  what  did  he  look? 
May  we  look  for  the  same?  2  Cor.  5.  1. 
Who  has  promised  a  place  to  us?  John  14. ;-. 


TEACHINGS  OF  THE  LESSON. 
Where  in  this  lesson  do  we  learn— 

1.  Th.Tt  faith  gives  eridencie  of  unseen  things  I 

2.  Thiit  faith  is  jieoessary  ia  coiwin;;  to  God  1 

3.  That  faith  wiH  result  in  obedience  ^ 

WORDS  WITH   LITTLE  FOLKS. 


1.  Believe  in  God. 

2.  Believe  God's  word. 

3.  Follow  its  noble  examples. 


We  v^/alk  by  faith,  not  by  sight.   2  Cor.  5.  7. 


4, 

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Faith  and  Works  ;  or,  The  One  Test. 


James  2.  14-28. 


Commit  to  memory  verses  14-18. 


14  What  doth  it  profit,  my  brethren,  though  a  man  say  he  hath 
faith,  and  have  not  works  ?  can  faith  save  him  1 

15  If  a  brother  or  sister  be  naked,  and  destitute  of  daily  food, 

16  And  one  of  you  say  unto  them,  Depart  in  peace,  be  ye 
-wanned  and  filled ;  notwithstanding  ye  give  them  not  those  things 
which  are  needful  to  the  body ;  what  doth  it  profit? 

17  Even  so  faith,  if  it  hath  not  works,  is  dead,  being  i  alone. 

18  Yea,  a  man  may  say,  Thou  hast  faith,  and  I  have  works : 
show  me  thy  faith  2  without  thy  works,  and  I  will  show  thee  my 
faith  by  my  works. 

19  Thou  believest  that  there  is  one  God;  thou  doest  well :  the 
8  devils  also  believe,  and  tremble. 

20  But  wilt  thou  know,  O  vain  man,  that  faith  *  without  works 
is  dead? 

21  Was  not  A'bra-ham  our  father  justified  by  works,  ^when 
he  had  ofi'ered  Tsaac  his  son  upon  the  altar  1 

22  « Seest  thou  how  faith  wrought  with  his  works,  and  by  works 
was  faith  made  perfect  ? 

23  And  the  scripture  was  fulfilled  which  saith.  ''A'bra-ham 
believed  God,  and  it  was  imputed  unto  him  for  righteousness  : 
and  he  was  called  » the  Friend  of  God. 

24  Ye  see  then  how  that  by  works  a  man  is  justified,  and  not 
by  faith  only. 

25  Likewise  also,  •  was  not  Ka^ab  the  harlot  justified  by  works, 
when  she  had  received  the  messengers,  and  had  sent  them  out 
another  way  ? 

26  For  as  the  body  without  the  i"  spirit  is  dead,  so  faith  with- 
out works  is  dead  also. 


By  itself. 


»  Some  copies 
read,  by  tky 
works. 


sMatt.  8.  29; 

Mark  1.  24; 

Mark  5.  7 ; 

Luke  4.  34 ; 

Acts  16, 17 ; 

Acts  19.  15. 
«  GaL  5.  C. 
s  Gen.  22.  9. 
6  Or,  Thou 

seest. 
■"Genesis  1.5.  6; 

Romans  4.  3 ; 

Gal.  3.  6. 
*  2  Chron.20.7; 

Isaiah  41.  8. 


»  Joshua  2. 1 ; 
Heb.  11.  31. 


'  Or,  breath. 


HOME  READINGS. 

M.    Faith  and  works .Tames  2.  14-26. 

Tn.  Faith  essential Matt.  17.  14-21. 

W.  Faith  commended Luke  7.  I-IO. 

Th.  Faith  honored John  4.  43-54. 

F.    Works  essential Luke  6.  27-3C. 

S.    Works  commended Luke  6.  43-^9. 

S.    Works  prorttable Titus  3. 1-8. 


LESSON    HYMN. 


L.  M. 


Save  us  by  errace,  through  faith  alone, 

.A.  faith  thou  must  thyself  impart  ; 
A  faith  that  would  by  works  be  sho^v^l, 

A  faith  that  purifies  the  heart. 
A  faith  that  doth  the  mountains  move, 

A  faith  that  shows  our  sins  forgiven, 
A  faith  that  sweetly  works  by  love, 

And  ascertains  oui-  claim  to  heaven. 


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OUTLINE. 

1.  Faitln  dead.    v.  14-20. 

2.  Faith  living,    v.  21-26. 

'^•i'y?)IWi|s^ 

GOLDEN   TEXT. 
For  as  the  body  without  the 
spirit  is  dead,  so  faith  without 
works  is  dead  also.  James  2. 26. 

QUESTIONS  ON  THE   OUTLINE. 


1.  Faith  dead,  v.  1^20 ;  Matt.  7.  16-18. 

What  questions  are  asked  in  verse  14? 

What  is  the  meaning  of  *'  works  ?"  [A.vs  : 
Deeds  or  actions  suitable  to  a  Chris- 
tian life.] 

What  is  said  of  faith  and  works  In  Eph. 
2.  8-10? 

What  illustration  Is  given  in  verse  15? 

When  is  faith  dead  ? 

Can  there  be  true  faith  without  works  ? 

What  does  Christ  say  in  Matt.  7.  20? 

How  may  a  true  faith  be  shown? 

To  what  degree  may  even  devils  believe  ? 

Did  evil  spirits  ever  bear  witness  to  Christ  ? 
Matt.  8.  28,  29. 

Was  theirs  a  true  faith  ? 

To  wliat  VFlll  Living  faith  lead  us  ? 


2.  Faith  living,  v.  21-26 ;  1  John  2.  5, 
How  did  Abraham  show  his  faith  ? 
AVhat  led  Abraham  to  offer  up  his  son? 

Heb.  11.  17. 
What  promise  did  he  receive?  Gen.22.16,17. 
How  was  his  faith  made  perfect  ? 
What  name  was  given  to  Abraham  ?  And 

why  ? 
How  may  we  be  friends  of  Christ  ?  John 

15. 14. 
What  other  example  of  faith  and  works 

is  given  ? 
What  faith  did  she  show  ? 
How  dfd  she  show  it  ?  Josh.  2.  21. 
What  is  said  of  her  in  Heb.  11.  31  ? 
To  what  is  faith  without  works  likened  ? 
How  may  we  have  true  life  ? 


TEACHINGS  OF   THE  LESSON. 

Where  In  this  lesson  do  we  learn— 

1.  That  words  ore  of  no  avail  without  acts  1 

2.  That  faith  without  works  is  dead  T 

3.  That  one  may  believe  and  yet  be  lost! 


WORDS  WITH   LITTLE   FOLKS. 

1.  Have  faith  in  Christ. 

2.  Show  your  faith  by  your  actions. 

3.  Be  among  the  friends  of  God. 


By   their  fruits  ye  shall  know  them.     Matt. 


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[IVov.  3. 


The  Perfect  Pattern  ;  or,  Christ  without  Sin. 


1  Peter  2.  19-25.  Commit  to  memory  verses  19-25 

19  For  this  i^  i  thankwortliy,  if  a  man  for  conscience  toward 
God  endure  grief,  sufltering  wrongfully. 

20  For  what  glory  is  it^  if,  when  ye  be  buffeted  for  your  faults, 
ye  shall  take  it  patiently  ?  but  if,  when  ye  do  well,  and  suffer /or 
it^  ye  take  it  patiently,  this  is  ^  acceptable  with  God. 

21  For  even  hereunto  were  ye  called;  because  Christ  also 
suffered  3  for  us,  leaving  us  an  example,  that  ye  should  follow  his 
steps : 

22  Who  *  did  no  sin,  neither  was  guile  found  in  his  mouth  : 

23  Who,  5 when  he  was  reviled,  reviled  not  again;  when  he 
suffered,  he  threatened  not ;  but « committed  himself  to  him  that 
judgeth  righteously  : 

24  Who  his  own  self  bare  our  sins  in  his  own  body  ^  on  the 
tree,  that  we,  being  dead  to  sins,  should  live  unto  righteousness  : 
8 by  whose  stripes  ye  were  healed. 

25  For  Bye  were  as  sheep  going  astray;  but  are  now  returned 
'0  unto  the  Shepherd  and  Bishop  of  your  souls. 


1  Or,  thank  ; 
Luke  C.  32. 


!>  Or,  thank. 

3  Some  read, 

for  you. 
« Isaiah  53.  9; 

John  8.  46. 
t  Isaiah  53.  7; 

John  8.  48. 
6  Or,  com- 
mitted his 

cause. 
'  Or,  to. 
s  Isaiah  53.  5. 
B  Psa.  119. 176  ; 

Ezekiel  34.  6. 
iDEzck.  34.  23; 

Ezek.  37.  24 ; 

John  10.  11 ; 

Heb.  13.  20. 


Notes. — ThmihwortTiy — Acceptable  to  God.  For  conscience  toward  God — In 
tlie  conscientious  discharge  of  his  duty  toward  God.  Endure  ^>-*V/— That 
which  gives  suffering.  Suffering  wronafuUi/ — Suffering  unjustly.  Buffeted — 
Punished.  When  ye  do  well  and  sriffer—Vihan  one  suffers  without  just  cause, 
and  bears  it  patiently,  trusting  in  God  for  comfort.  Acceptable — Pleasing  to 
God.  Neither  was  guile  found— l^o  deceit,  hypocrisy,  or  insincerity,  was  in 
Jesus  while  on  the  earth.  Committed  himself— B.Q  left  the  justice  of  his  cause 
in  the  hands  of  a  just  God. 


HOME   READINGS. 

^T.   The  perfect  pattern 1  Pe*.  3.  l{^-25- 

Tn.  The  pattern  of  lowliness..... Matt. 20.20-29. 
W.  The  pattern  of  compassion.  .Matt.  9.  32-38. 

77i.  The  pattern  of  suffering Isa.  53.  1-12. 

F.    The  pattern  of  purity Heb.  4.  9-16. 

S.    The  pattern  of  love John  15.  9-16. 

S.   The  pattern  of  self-sacrifice.. Matt.  27.39-54. 


LESSON   HYMN.  L.  M. 

How  beauteous  were  the  marks  divine. 
That  in  thy  meekness  used  to  shine. 
That  lit  thy  lonely  pathway,  trod 
In  wondrous  love,  O  Son  of  Gqd  ! 
O  wondrous  Lord,  my  soul  would  be 
Still  more  and  more  conformed  to  thee. 
And  learn  of  thee,  the  lowly  One, 
And  like  thee,  all  my  journey  run. 


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3. 

OUTLINE. 

"Suffered."  v.  19-21, 
"  Did  no  sin."  v.  22,  23. 
"  Bare  our  sin."  v.24,25. 

% 

GOLDEN  TEXT. 

Who  did  no  sin,  neither  was 
guile  found  in  his  mouth.  1  Pet. 
2.22. 

QUESTIONS  ON   THE  OUTLINE. 


1.  "  Suffered,"  v.  19-21  ;  Heb.  12.  1,  2. 
AATio  is  here  said  to  have  suffered  ? 
What  was  his  suffering  ? 

For  whom  did  he  suffer  7 
How  is  this  stated  iu  Isa.  53.  5  ? 
What  has  Christ  left  us  ?  v.  21. 
Wherein  should  we  follow  him  ? 
What  should  we  endiu-e  ?  v.  19. 
What  is  acceptable  to  God  ? 
What  does  Christ  say  in  Matt.  5.  10? 

2.  ''Did  no  si7i,"  v.  22,  2.3;  8  Cor.  5.  21. 
What  is  said  in  the  Golden  Text  ? 

Of  whom  is  tills  said  ? 
What  prophecy  do  we  find  in  Isa.  53.  9  ? 
What  fact  in  John  18.  38  ? 
How  did  he  treat  his  revllers  ? 
How  should  we  treat  our  enemies  ?  Matt. 
5.44. 


How  did  Jesus  pray  on  the  cross  ?  Lu.  23, 34. 
To  whom  did  Christ  commit  himself  ? 
What  honor  did  he  receive  from  God  ? 

Phil.  2.  9-11. 
How  should  we  act  when  made  to  suffer  ? 
3.  "JSare  om^  sai,"  v.  2i,  25 ;  Titus  2. 14. 
Of  whom  Is  this  stated? 
When  did  he  bear  our  sins  ? 
How  did  he  bear  them  ? 
To  what,  then,  ai-e  we  dead  ? 
How  is  this  stated  in  Rom.  6.  11  ?' 
To  what  should  we  live  ? 
What  were  we  once  ? 
How  is  this  stated  in  Psa.  119. 176? 
To  whom  have  we  returned  ? 
Have  you  come  to  Christ  ? 
How  does  Christ  receive  those  who  return 

to  him  ?  Luke  15.  22. 


TEACHINGS  OF  THE   LESSON. 
Where  in  this  lesson  do  we  learn— 

1.  That  Christ  is  our  ex-implel 

2.  That  Christ  is  our  redeemer! 

3.  That  Christ  is  our  restorer! 


WORDS  WITH   LITTLE  FOLKS. 

1.  Be  patient  under  wrong  and  suffering. 

2.  Be  Innocent  of  sinful  act. 

3.  Follow  the  grood  Shepherd. 


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The  Perfect  Saviour;  or,  Christ  Cleansing  from  Sin. 

1  John  1.  1-10.  Commit  to  memory  verses  5-9 

1  That  1  which  was  from  the  beginning,  which  we  have  heard, 
which  we  have  seen  with  our  eyes,  a  which  we  have  looked  upon, 
and  our  '  hands  have  bandied,  of  the  *  Word  of  life  ; 

2  (For  the  life  was  manifested,  and  we  have  seen  ii,  and  bear 
witness,  and  show  unto  you  that  eternal  life  which  was  with  the 
Father,  ^and  was  manifested  unto  us ;) 

3  That  which  we  have  seen  and  heard  declare  we  unto  you, 
that  ye  also  may  have  fellowship  with  us  :  and  « truly  our  fellow- 
ship is  with  the  Father,  and  with  his  Son  Je'sus  Christ. 

4  And  these  things  write  we  unto  you,  that  your  joy  may  be 
full. 

5  This  then  is  the  message  which  we  have  heard  of  him,  and 
declare  unto  you,  that  God  "<  is  light,  and  in  him  is  no  darkness 
at  all. 

6  If  we  say  that  we  have  fellowship  with  him,  and  walk  in 
darkness,  we  lie,  and  do  not  the  truth : 

7  But  if  we  walk  in  the  light,  as  he  is  in  the  light,  we  have 
fellowship  one  with  another,  and  the  blood  of  Je'sus  Christ  his 
Son  cleanseth  us  from  all  sin. 

8  If  8  we  say  that  we  have  no  sin,  we  deceive  ourselves,  and 
the  truth  is  not  in  us. 

9  If » we  confess  our  sins,  he  is  faithful  and  just  to  forgive  us 
our  sins,  and  to  cleanse  us  from  all  unrighteousness. 

10  If  we  say  that  we  have  not  sinned,  we  make  him  a  liar,  and 
his  word  is  not  in  us. 


«  Micah  5.  2. 
«2  Peter  1.  W. 
3  Luke  24.  .SO. 
«  Rev.  19.  13. 

t  John  1.  1,  2, 


6  John  1.5.  4: 
John  17.  21 1 
1  Cor.  1.  9. 


iJohn  1.9; 
John  8.  12 ; 
John  9.  5 ; 
John  12.  35; 
Rev.  1.  5. 


*  1  Kings  8,  4«  i 
Eccles.  7.  20 ; 
James  3.  2. 

s  Psalm  32.  6  ; 
Prov.  28. 13. 


HOME  READINGS. 

M.   The  perfect  Saviour 1  John  1.  1-10. 

r«.  "The  life  was  manifested  "..John  1.  1-14. 

W.  "  Declare  -we  unto  you  " Acts  17.  22-34. 

Th.  "  Fellowship  with  him  " 1  Cor.  1.  1-9. 

F.    "  Walk  in  the  light " 2  John. 

S.    "  Fellowship  one    )  o  t/^Ht, 

with  another"   ]  3  John. 

S.   "Bloodof  Je8a8...eleanseth"Ueb.  9.  11-28. 


LESSON   HYMN.  CM. 

My  dying  Saviour  and  iny  God, 

Fountain  for  gnilt  aud  sin  ! 
Sprinkle  me  ever  with  thy  blood, 

And  cleanse  and  keep  me  clean. 
Wash  me,  and  make  me  thus  thine  own ; 

Wash  me,  and  mine  thou  art ; 
Wa,sh  me,  but  not  my  feet  alone— 

My  hands,  my  head,  my  heart. 


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OUTLINE. 

1 

GOLDEN   TEXT. 

1.  The  Word  of  life.  v.  1-5. 

fife 

The  blood  of  Jesus  Christ  his 

2.  The    cleansing    blood. 

f^sjr^'^^S 

Son  cleanseth  us  from  all  sin. 

V.  6-10. 

1^^ 

1  John  1.  7. 

QUESTIONS  ON 

1.  The,  word  of  life.,  v.  1-5;  John  1.  14. 

Who  is  referred  to  by  the  Word  of  Life  ? 

"What  is  he  called  in  John  1,1? 

How  long  has  the  Sou  of  God  existed? 

What  personal  experience  does  John  men- 
tion in  verse  1 ? 

May  we  have  personal  knowledge  of 
Christ  ? 

What  Is  Christ  called  in  verse  3,  and  why  ? 

What  two  kinds  of  fellowship  are  named 
in  veree  3  ? 

What  is  fellowship  with  one  another  ? 

What  is  it  to  have  fellowship  with  God  ? 

What  was  the  apostle's  pm-pose  in  writing  ? 

How  did  Christ  express  the  same  desire  ? 
John  15. 11. 

How  may  our  joy  be  made  full  ?  John  1G.34. 

What  message  is  here  given  concerning 
God?  [8.  12? 

What  does  Christ  say  of  himself  in  John 

How,  then,  may  we  walk  in  the  light? 


THE  OUTLINE. 

2.  The  clmnsing  hlood,  v.  6-10 ;  1  Cor.  6.11. 
What  is  it  to  walk  in  darkness  ? 
What  is  here  said  of  those  who  walk  in 

darkness  ? 
What  is  said  in  Eph.  5.  8-11  ? 
"What  is  it  to  walk  in  the  light  ? 
What  is  the  privilege  of  those  who  walk  in 

the  Ught  ? 
What  is  said  in  the  golden  Text? 
WTaen  did  Christ  shed  his  blood  lor  us  ? 
V,Tiat  is  said  of  Christ's  blood  in  Eph.  1.  7? 
What  is  said  in  Rev.  1.5? 
Can  we  truly  say  that  we  have  never 

sinned  ? 
"WTiat  is  the  statement  of  Eccles.  7.  20  ? 
"What  is  our  duty,  as  given  in  verse  9  ? 
What  blessings  shall  we  then  receive  ? 
What  warning  and  promise  do  we  find  In 

Prov.  28.  13  ? 
How  do  some  try  to  make  Grod  a  liar? 
What  confession  do  we  And  in  Psa.  51. 3, 4  ? 


TEACHINGS  OF  THE  LESSON. 
Where  in  this  lesson  do  we  learn— 

1.  That  the  Son  of  (Jod  has  always  existed  1 

2.  That  the  Son  of  God  appeared  among  men  I 
S.  That  the  Son  of  God  cleanses  from  sin  I 

WORDS   WITH    LITTLE    FOLKS. 

1.  Walk  in  the  light. 

2.  Confess  yoiu-  sins  to  God. 

3.  Be  cleansed  by  the  blood  of  Christ. 


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e  is  faithful  and  just  to  forgive  us  our  sins.  1  John  1.  9. 


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of  a  disciple  resting  on  Jesus'  bosom — Find  where  Christ  called  himself  the  light  of 
the  world. 

DOCTEXNAL  SUGGESTION— The  pre-exifltenoe  of  Christ. 


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[I¥ov.  16. 


The  Love  of  the  Father;  or,  Christ  Revealing  God's  Love. 
1  John  4.  7-16.  Commit  to  memory  verses  7-11. 

7  Beloved,  let  us  love  one  another :  for  love  is  of  God ;  and 


every  one  that  loveth  ia  born  of  God,  and  knoweth  God 

8  He  that  loveth  not  knoweth  not  God ;  for  i  God  is  love. 

9  In  this  was  manifested  the  love  of  God  toward  us,  because 
that  God  sent  his  only-begotten  Son  into  the  world,  that  we  might 
live  through  him. 

10  Herein  is  love,  ^not  that  we  loved  God,  but  that  ho  loved 
us,  and  sent  his  Son  to  he  the  propitiation  for  our  sins. 

11  Beloved,  if  God  so  loved  us,  we  ought  also  to  love  one 
another. 

12  No  sman  hath  seen  God  at  any  time.  If  we  love  one 
another,  God  dwelleth  in  us,  and  his  love  is  perfected  in  us. 

13  Hereby  *  know  we  that  we  dwell  in  him,  and  he  in  us,  be- 
cause he  hath  given  us  of  his  Spirit. 

14  And  6  we  have  seen  and  do  testify  that  the  "Father  sent  the 
Son  to  he  the  Saviour  of  the  world. 

15  "Whosoever  ^  shall  confess  that  Je'sus  is  the  Son  of  God, 
God  dwelleth  in  him,  and  lie  in  God. 

16  And  we  have  known  and  believed  the  love  that  God  hath 
to  us.  God  is  love  ;  and  he  that  dwelleth  in  love  dwelleth  in 
God,  and  God  in  him.  

Notes. — Every  one  that  loveth — That  is,  every  one  who  has  true  brotlierly  love 
toward  others.  In  this  was  manifested — Not  as  its  only  evidence,  but  as  its 
highest  and  greatest,  of  God's  love.  No  man  has  seeii  Ood — "  We  cannot  be- 
come acquainted  with  him  by  sight,  but  we  can  by  love."  We  have  seen — A 
reference  to  the  personal  knowledg«  and  testimony  of  the  original  apostles. 
Confess — That  is,  confess  from  the  heart  as  well  as  with  the  lips. 


Exod.  U.  6, 7 ; 
llicah  7.  18. 


».Tohnl5.  16; 
Titus  3.  4. 


sExod.  33.20; 

John  I.  18 ; 

1  Tim.  6.  16. 
«  John  U.  20. 


■John  1.14. 
■'  John  3.  17. 


I  Roinana  10. 9. 


HOME  READINGS. 

M.    The  love  of  the  Father 1  John  4.  7-16. 

Tn.  Creating  love Psa.  8.  1-9. 

W.  Preservuig  love  Psa.  23.  1-6. 

Th.  Unfailing  love Isa.  43.  1-13. 

F.    Redeeming  love John  3.  1-17. 

S.    Sanctifying  love John  17.  17-26. 

S.   Everlasting  love Jer.  31.  1-14. 


LESSON  HYMN.  C.  M. 

Our  God  i.s  love  ;  and  all  his  saints 

His  image  bear  below  : 
The  heart  wath  love  to  God  inspired, 

AVith  love  to  man  will  glow. 
None  who  are  truly  born  of  God 

Can  live  in  enmity ; 
Then  may  we  love  each  other,  Lord, 

As  we  are  loved  by  thee. 


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OUTLINE. 

1.  His  love.  V.  7-10. 
2.  Our  love.   v.  11-16, 


"F"^ 


GOLDEN  TEXT. 

We  love  him,  because  he  first 
loved  us.    1  John  4, 19. 


QUESTIONS  ON 
1    His  7ove,  v.  7-10 ;  Rom.  5.  8. 
Why  should  we  love  one  another?  v.  7. 
What  Is  said  of  him  that  loveth  not? 
What  is  God  ? 

How  is  this  stated  in  Exod.  34.  6,  7? 
How  did  God  show  his  lova  for  us  ? 
How  is  this  stated  in  John  3.  16? 
What  were  we  when  God  loved  us?  Rom. 

5.  8.  [5.  10. 

What  are  we  made  by  Christ's  love  ?  Rom. 
■\Vhose  love  came  Qrst,  God's  or  ours  ? 
What  does  Christ  say  in  John  15.  16  ? 
For  what  pui-pose  did  God  send  his  Son  ? 
What  is  "a  propitiation?" 

[ Axs :  A  sacrifice  which  obtains  favor.] 
How  was  Christ  our  propitiation  ? 
How  may  we  receive  the  benefit  of  his 

salvation  ? 
3.  Our  love,  v.  11-16 ;  Eph.  5.  2. 
Whom  should  we  love?    And  why  ? 


THE  OUTLINE. 

What  is  Christ's  commandment?    John 

15.  12,  13. 
Wliat  is  said  in  Eph.  4.  32? 
Has  anv  one  ever  seen  God  ? 
What  did  God  say  to  Moses  ?  Exod.  33. 20. 
In  whom  may  we  see  God?  John  14.  9. 
What  privilege  may  we  possass  ?  verse  12. 
How  may  we  have  God  dwelling  in  us  ? 
How  may  we  know  this  ?  v.  13. 
For  what  purpose  did  God  send  his  Son  ? 
How  is  this  declared  in  John  3.  17? 
May  this  Saviour  of  the  world  be  our 

Saviour  also  ? 
What  confession  is  spoken  of  in  verse  15? 
What  do  we  need  besides  this  confession  ? 

Rom.  10.  9. 
What  may  every  Christian  be?  Eph.  2.  22. 
What  personal  knowledge  is  mentioned  in 

V.  16  ? 
How  may  we  possess  it  ? 


TEACHINGS  OF   THE  LESSON. 
Where  in  this  lesson  do  we  learn — 

1.  Thut  God  loves  unl 

2.  'ihat  Go:l  has  redeemed  us? 

3.  That  we  should  love  each  other  I 

WORDS  WITH  LITTLE  FOLKS. 

1.  Never  forget  God's  love  to  you. 

2.  Love  him  in  return,  with  all  your  heart. 

3.  Have  God  dwelling  within  you. 


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Find  a  passage  which  speaks  of  "■  God's  great  love  "...  .A  passage  where  Paul  says 

of  Christ,  "  who  loved  me  " A  passage  where  Christ  is  spoken  of  as  a  "propitiation." 

DOCTKIITAL  STTGGESTION— God's  indwelling  presence. 


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The  G-lorified  Saviour;  or,  Christ  Abiding  with  His  Church. 
Bev.  1.  10-20.  Commit  to  memory  verses  12-18. 


10  I  iwas  in  the  Spirit  on  ^the  Lord's  day,  and  heard  behind 
ine  a  ^reat  voice,  aa  of  a  trumpet, 

11  Saying,  I  am  AFpha  and  0-me'ga.  the  first  and  the  last :  and, 
What  thou  seest,  write  in  a  book,  and  send  it  unto  the  seven 
churches  which  are  in  A'si-a;  unto  Eph'e-sus,  and  unto  Smyr'na, 
and  unto  Per'ga-mos,  and  unto  Thy-a-ti^ra,  and  unto  Sar'dis,  and 
unto  Phil-a-del'phi-a,  and  unto  La-od'i-ce'a. 

12  And  I  turned  to  see  the  voice  that  spake  with  me.  And 
being  turned  s  I  saw  seven  golden  candlesticks ; 

13  And  in  the  midst  of  the  seven  candlesticks  ^oiie  like  unto 
the  Son  of  man,  clothed  ^with  a  garment  down  to  the  foot,  and 
girt  about  the  paps  with  a  golden  girdle. 

14  His  head  and  ^his  hairs  were  white  like  wool,  as  white  as 
Bnow  ;  and  ^his  eyes  were  as  a  flame  of  fire  ; 

15  And  Shis  feet  like  unto  fine  brass,  as  if  they  burned  in  a 
furnace,  •  and  his  voice  as  the  sound  of  many  waters. 

16  And  he  had  in  his  right  hand  seven  stars  ;  and  "  out  of  his 
mouth  went  a  sharp  two-edged  sword ;  and  i*  his  countenance 
•wcis  as  the  sun  shineth  in  his  strength. 

17  And  "  when  I  saw  him,  I  fell  at  his  feet  as  dead.  And  "  he 
laid  his  right  hand  upon  me,  saying  unto  me,  Fear  not ;  "  I  am 
the  first  and  the  last: 

18  I  ^^am  he  that  liveth,  and  was  dead;  and,  behold,  I  am 
alive  for  evermore.  Amen ;  and  ^^  have  the  keys  of  hell  and  of 
death. 

19  Write  the  things  which  thou  hast  seen,  and  the  things 
which  are,  and  the  things  which  shall  be  hereafter ; 

20  The  mystery  of  the  seven  stars  which  thou  sawest  in  my 
fight  hand,  and  the  seven  golden  candlesticks.  The  seven  stars 
are  "  the  angels  of  the  seven  churches ;  and  the  "  seven  candle- 
sticks which  thou  sawest  are  the  seven  churches. 


■  Acts  10.  10. 
a  John  20.  36; 

Acts  20.  7  ; 

1  Cor.  16.  2. 


3  Exod.  25.  37 ; 

Zech.  i.  2. 

<  Daniel  7. 15. 

s  Daniel  10.  5. 

«  Daniel  7.  9. 

1  Chap.  2. 18. 

sEzekiell.  7. 

s  Ezekiel  43.  2. 

lO  Isaiah  49.  2; 

Eph.  6.  17  ; 

Hob.  4.  12. 

'  1  Acta  26.  13. 

nEzekiell.28. 

'3  Daniel  8. 18. 

M  Isaiah  41.  4; 

Isaiah  44.  6 ; 

Isaiah  48.  12. 

15  Romans  6. 9. 

16  Psalm  68.  20; 
chap.  SO.  1. 


;  Malachi  2.  7. 
I  Zeeh.  4.  2  ; 

Matt.  6.  15; 

Phil.  2.  15. 


HOME   READINGS. 

.V.    The  (jlorifled  Saviour Rev.  1.  10-20. 

Tn.  Isaiah's  vision Isa.  6.  1-13. 

W.  Ezekiel's  vision Ezek.  1.  1-28. 

Th.  Zechariah's  vision Zech.  6.  l-l.i. 

F.    The  ascending  Saviour Luke  24.  36-53. 

S.    The  enthroned  Saviour Rev.  4.  1-11. 

S.    The  transfigured  Saviour.... Matt.  17. 1-13. 


LESSON    HYMN. 


8,  7. 


Always  with  ns,  always  with  us, 

Words  of  cheer  and  words  of  love  ; 
Thus  the  risen  Saviour  whi.spers 

From  his  dwelling-place  above. 
With  us  in  the  lonely  valley, 

When  we  cross  the  chilling-  stream  ; 
Liphting  up  the  steps  to  glory 

VVith  salvation's  radinrit  beam. 


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OUTLINE. 

I  am  Alpha  and  Omega,  the 

1.  The  voice,    v.  10,  11, 

^^ 

m 

beginning  and  the  ending,  saith 
the  Lord,  which  is  and  which 

2.  The  vision,    v.  12-20. 

^^^ . 

was,  and  which  is  to  come,  the 

iml 

Almighty.    Rev.  1.  8. 

'-  fiCi 

fcw^ 

QUESTIONS   ON 

1 .  rh€  voice,  V.  10,  11 ;  Psa.  68.  33. 

On  what  day  did  these  events  take  place  ? 
Who  heard  the  voice  t    [Ans  :  John  the 

apostle.] 
Under  what  influence  was  he  ? 
What  Spirit  is  here  referred  to?  2  Pet.l.  21. 
Like  what  did  the  voice  sound  ? 
At  what  other  time  did  God  thus  speak  to 

men  ?  Exod.  19.  16-19. 
When  will  such  a  voice  be  heard  again  ? 

1  Thess.  4.  16. 
What  did  the  Lord  say  he  was  ? 
Wbat  does  this  mean  ?  See  Golden  Text. 
What  command  did  he  giv%  ? 
To  whom  was  John  to  send  the  message  ? 
"What  country  is  here  meant  by  Asia  ? 

[Ans  :  Asia  Minor.] 
Has  God  any  message  to  us  ? 
Where  do  we  read  it  ? 

2.  The,  vision,  v.  12-20;  Acts  7.  56. 
What  did  John  first  see  ? 

Who  had  seen  this  vision  before?  Zech.  4.2. 


THE    OUTLINE. 

What  did  the  candlesticks  represent  ?  v.  20. 
Why  is  the  Church  like  a  candlestick  ? 

Matt.  5.  14 ;  Phil.  2.  15. 
Who  stood  In  the  midst  of  the  candlesticks  ? 
Who  is  meant  by  the  Son  of  Man  ?  Matt. 

16.  13. 
What  was  his  clothing  ? 
Who  wore  a  girdle  of  gold  ?     [Ans  :  The 

high-priest.  Exod.  39.  5.] 
"WTiat  was  Christ's  appearance  ? 
What  were  in  his  hand  ? 
What  did  these  represent  ?  v.  20. 
Who  were  the  "  angels  of  the  Churches?" 

[Ans  :   The  messengers  or  ministers.] 
What  went  out  of  his  mouth  ? 
What  did  this  represent  ?  Heb.  4.  12. 
What  was  the  effect  of  the  vision  on  the 

apostle  ? 
How  does  this  compare  with  Exod.  3.  6 

and  Isa.  6.  5? 
What  did  Christ  say  to  him  ? 
What  command  did  he  give  ? 


TEACHINGS  OF  THE  LESSON. 
Where  in  this  lesson  do  we  learn— 

1.  That  Christ  is  living,  now  and  forever  1 

2.  Thot  Christ  walks  among  his  people  1 

3.  That  Christ  holds  the  keys  to  eternal  life  I 

WORDS  WITH    LITTLE   FOLKS. 

1.  Remember  that  you  have  a  living  Saviour. 

2.  Remember  that  you  have  a  glorious  Saviour. 

3.  Remember  that  you  have  a  present  Saviour. 


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Jesus  Christ  the  same  yesterday,  to-day,  and  forever.  Heb.  13.8. 


HOME  WORK    FOR  YOUTHFUL    BEREANS. 

Find  the  account  of  Moses'  sight  of  God Of  Elijah's  meeting  with  God. 

Isaiah's  vision  in  the  Temple — Of  Daniel's  vision  by  the  river. 

DOCTBIKAIj  SirGGESTIGN— Christ's  present  existence. 


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Christ  Exhorting  His  Church. 

Commit  to  memory  verses  1-5. 

These  things 


The  Message  to  the  Churches;  or, 

Rev.  3.  1-13. 

1  And  unto  the  angel  of  the  church  in  Sar'dis  write : 
saith  he  that  hath  the  seven  Spirits  of  God,  and  the  seven  stars ;  I 
know  thy  works,  that  thou  hast  a  name  that  thou  livest, '  and  art  dead. 

2  Be  watchful,  and  strengthen  the  things  which  remain,  that  are 
ready  to  die :  for  I  have  not  found  thy  works  perfect  before  God. 

3  Remember  therefore  how  thou  hast  received  and  heard ;  and  hold 
fast,  and  repent.  '^  If  therefore  thou  shalt  not  watch,  I  will  come  on 
thee  as  a  thief,  and  thou  shalt  not  know  what  hour  I  will  come  upon  thee. 

4  Thou  hast  ^  a  few  names  even  in  Sar'dis  which  have  not  *  defiled 
their  garments ;  and  they  shall  walk  with  me  ^  in  white  :  for  they  are 
worthy. 

5  He  that  overcometh,  the  same  shall  be  clothed  In  white  raiment ; 
and  I  will  *  not  blot  out  his  name  out  of  the  book  ^  of  life,  but  *  I  will 
confess  his  name  before  my  Father,  and  before  his  angels. 

6  He  that  hath  an  ear,  let  him  hear  what  the  Spirit  saith  unto  the 
churches. 

7  And  to  the  angel  of  the  church  In  Phil-a-del'phi-a  ^\Tite  ;  These 
things  saith  he  ^  that  is  holy,  i"  he  that  is  true,  he  that  bath  '^  the  key 
of  Da'vid,  i^^e  that  openeth,  and  no  man  shutteth;  i^  and  shutteth, 
and  no  man  openeth ; 

8  I  know  thy  works:  behold,  I  have  set  before  thee  ^*an  open  door, 
and  no  man  can  shut  it :  for  thou  hast  a  little  strength,  and  hast  kept 
mv  word,  and  hast  not  denied  my  name. 

9  Behold,  I  ^111  make  them  of  the  synagogue  of  Sa'tan,  which  say 
they  are  Jews,  and  are  not,  but  do  lie ;  l:*hold,  ^^  I  will  make  them  to 
come  and  worship  before  thy  feet,  and  to  know  that  I  have  loved  thee. 

10  Because  thou  hast  kept  the  word  of  my  patience.  '^I  also  will 
keep  thee  from  the  hour  of  temptation,  which  shall  come  upon  all  the 
world,  to  try  them  that  dwell  upon  the  earth. 

11  Behold,  I  come  quickly:  hold  that  fast  which  thou  hast,  that  no 
man  take  thy  crown. 

12  Him  that  overcometh  will  I  make  ^^  a  pillar  In  the  temple  of  my 
God,  and  he  shall  go  no  more  out :  and  '*!  will  write  upon  him  the  name 
of  my  God,  and  the  name  of  the  city  of  my  God,  uhich  i.s  new  i*  Je-ru'- 
sa-lem,  which  cometh  down  out  of  heaven  from  my  God  ;  ''"and  I  will 
rorite  itpon  him  my  new  name. 

13  He  that  hath  an  ear,  let  him  hear  what  the  Spirit  saith  unto  the 
churches. 


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«Lukel2.  39. 

3  Acts  1.  15. 

*  Jnde  23. 

»  Chap.  7.  «.13. 

6  Exod.  32.  32  ; 

Psalm  «9.  28. 
1  Phil.  4.  3  ; 

chap.  21.  27. 

8  Matt.  10.  32. 

9  Isaiah  6.  3 ; 
Acts  3.  U ; 
Heb.  7.  26. 

'OJohnU.  6; 

1  John  5.  20. 
iiI?Aiah22.22; 

Luke  1.  32  ; 

chap.  1.  18. 
'■iMatt.  16.  19. 
'3  Job  12.  U. 
»<2  Cor.  2.12. 
1 5  Isaiah  49.  23  ; 

Isaiah  60. 14. 
ts  2  Peter  2.  9. 

J -I  Gal.  2.9. 
>  8  Chap.  14. 1. 
IP  Gal.  4.26; 

Heb.  12.  22 ; 

chap.  21. 
v>  Chap.  22.  4. 


HOME  READINGS. 

M.    The  message  to  Sardis Rev.  3.  1-13. 

Tu.  The  message  to  Ephesus Rev.  2.  1-7. 

TT.  The  message  to  Smyrna Rev.  2.  8-11. 

Th.  The  message  to  Pergamos Rev.  2.  12-17. 

F.   The  message  to  Thyatira Rev.  2.  18-29. 

S.    The  message  to  Laodieea Rev.  3.  14-22. 

S.   The  message  to  all Isa,  55.  1-13. 


LESSON    HYMN.  S.  M. 

"  Courage  !"  your  Captain  cries, 

Who  all  your  toil  foreknew  ; 
"  Toil  ye  stall  have,  yet  all  despise ; 

I  have  o'ereome  for  you." 
See  there  the  stan-j-  crown, 

That  glitters  through  the  skies  : 
Satan,  the  world,  and  sin,  tread  down, 

And  take  the  glorious  prize. 


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OUTLINE. 

1.  A  message  of  warn- 
ing.   V.  1-6. 

2.  A  message  of  en- 
couragement. v.7-13. 

GOLDEN  TEXT. 
Hold    fast    that   which    thou 
hast,   that    no   man   take  thy 
crown.    Rev.  3.  11. 

Heb. 


1.  A  message  of  warning,  v. 

10.  38. 
To  what  Church  is  this  addressed  ? 
Where  was  Sardis  ?    [Ans  :  In  the  western 

part  of  Asia  Minor,  not  far  from  the 

^gean  Sea.] 
Fi'om  whom  does  the  message  come  ? 
What  does  he  say  of  the  Church's  condi- 
tion? 
How  is  this  state  expressed  in  2  Tim.  3. 4? 
What  two  commands,  and  the  reason  for 

them,  are  given  in  verse  2? 
WTiat  should  be  the  Christian's  works? 

Matt.  5.  48. 
What  are  the  three  commands  in  verse  3  ? 
What  warning  is  also  given? 
How  is  this  stated  in  Matt.  24.  42,  and 

1  Thess.  5.  2  ? 
WTiat  good  was  to  be  found  even  in  Sardis  ? 
What  promise  was  given  to  them  ? 
How  is  this  explained  by  Rev.  19.  8  ? 
What  are  the  promises  to  him  that  over- 

cometh  ? 


QUESTIONS  ON  THE   OUTLINE. 


What  is  the  command  in  verse  6 .-' 
Is  this  a  message  to  us?  [.^ohn  14.  21. 

3.  A  message  of  encouragement,  v.  7-13  ; 
To  whom  was  this  message  sent  5- 
Where   is  this  city  situated  ?        [Ans  : 

About  twenty-live  miles  south-east  of 

Sardis.  [self  in  verse  7? 

What  nve  things  does  Christ  say  of  him- 
What  had  Christ  set  before  this  Church? 
What  did  this  Church  possess  ? 
What  is  said  in  2  Cor.  12.  9  ? 
What  had  this  Church  done  ? 
What  does  Christ  say  in  John  14.  21  ? 
What  class  of  people  are  named  in  verse  9  ? 
What  is  said  of  such  in  Rom.  2.  28,  29  ? 
What  were  these  destined  to  do  ? 
How  is  this  illustrated  by  Isa.  t>0. 14? 
What  had  this  Church  kept  ? 
What  is  said  in  Luke  21.  19? 
What  promise  was  given  to  this  Church  ? 
What  is  the  exhortation  of  the  Goldkn 

Text? 
How  many  promises  are  given  in  verse  12, 

and  what  are  they  ? 


How  may  we  overcome  ?  1  John  5.  4. 

TEACHINGS  OF  THE   LESSON. 
Where  in  this  lesson  do  we  leara— 

1.  That  some  supposed  to  be  living  are  dead  1 

2.  That  some,  even  in  unholy  places,  may  yet  be  holy  ? 

3.  That  some  who  have  crowns  may  lose  them  { 

WORDS  WITH   LITTLE   FOLKS. 

1.  Remember  that  Christ  knows  your  works. 

2.  Be  watchful  against  temptation. 

3.  Be  ready  to  confess  Christ. 


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I  have  set  before  thee  an  open  door.    Rev.  3.  8. 


HOME  WORK  FOR  YOUTHFUL  BEREANS. 

Find  the  promises  to  "him  that  overcometh"  in  the  Book  of  Revelation.  ...What 
Isaiah  says  about  "  the  key  of  David  " ....  An  account  in  Revelation  of  a  company  In 


wtiite  garments.  ^_     ,_ ^ 

DOCTBINAL  SXTGOESTIGN- 


■Th.e  danger  of  backsliding. 


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XjEissoznt   i::?^ 


[Dec.  r. 


The  Heavenly  Song;   or,  The  Saviour's  Praise. 


Hev.  5.  1-14. 


Commit  to  memory  verses  9-12. 


1  And  I  saw  in  the  right  hand  of  him  that  sat  oh  the  throne  ^  a  book 
written  within  and  on  the  back  side,  sealed  with  -  seven  seals. 

2  And  I  saw  a  strong  angel  proclaimiag  with  a  loud  voice,  Who  is 
worthy  to  open  the  book,  and  to  loose  the  seals  thereof  ? 

3  And  3  no  man  in  heaven,  nor  in  earth,  neither  under  the  earth, 
was  able  to  open  the  book,  neither  to  look  thereon. 

4  And  I  wept  much,  because  no  man  was  found  worthy  to  open  and 
to  read  the  book,  neither  to  look  thereon. 

5  And  one  of  the  elders  saith  unto  me,  Weep  not :  behold,  <  the  Lion 
of  the  tribe  of  Ju'da,  ^  the  Root  of  Da'vid,  hath  *  prevailed  to  open  the 
book,  and  to  loose  the  seven  seals  thereof. 

6  And  I  beheld,  and,  lo,  in  the  midst  of  the  throne  and  of  the  four 
beasts,  and  in  the  midst  of  the  elders,  stood  a  "  Lamb  as  it  had  been 
slain,  having  seven  horns  and  seven  *  eyes,  which  are  ®  the  seven 
Spirits  of  God  sent  forth  into  all  the  earth. 

7  And  he  came  and  took  the  book  out  of  the  right  hand  of  him  that 
sat  upon  the  throne. 

8  And  when  he  had  taken  the  book,  the  four  beasts  and  four  and 
twenty  elders  fell  d'wn  before  the  Lamb,  bavins:  every  one  of  '"them 
harps,  and  golden  vials  full  of  ^ '  odors,  ^ -which  are  the  prayers  of  saints. 

9  And  '3 they  sung  a  new  song,  sajing,  i^Thou  art  worthy  to  take 
the  book,  and  to  open  the  seals  thereof :  for  thou  wast  slain,  and  ha.st 
1^  redeemed  us  to  God  by  thy  blood  I'out  of  every  kindred,  and  tongue, 
and  people,  and  nation  ; 

10  And  1"  hast  made  us  unto  our  God  kings  and  priests  :  and  we  shall 
reign  on  the  earth. 

11  And  I  beheld,  and  I  heard  the  voice  of  many  angels  round  about 
the  throne  and  the  beasts  and  the  elders :  and  the  numbf  r  of  them 
was  ^^ten  thousand  times  ten  thousand,  and  thousands  of  thousands; 

12  Saying  with  a  loud  voice,  Woithy  is  the  Lamb  that  was  slain  to 
receive  power,  and  rivhes,  and  wisdom,  and  strength,  and  honor,  and 
glory,  and  blessing. 

13' And  1*  every  creature  which  is  in  heaven,  and  on  the  earth,  and 
under  the  earth,'  and  such  as  are  in  the  sea,  and  all  that  are  in  them, 
heard  I  saying,  ^o  Blessing,  and  honor,  and  glory,  and  power,  be  unto  hira 
that  sitteth  upon  the  tlnone,  ^^  and  unto  the  Lamb,  for  ever  and  ever. 

14  And  the  four  beasts  said.  Amen.  And  the  four  and  twenty  elders 
fell  down  and  worshiped  him  that  liveth  for  ever  and  ever. 


'  Ezekiel  2.  9. 
a  Isa.  29. 11 ; 

Dauici  12.  4. 
3Johnl.  18. 
*  Genesis  49. 

9.  10; 

Hcb.  7.  14. 
»Isa.  U; 

Rom.  5.  12; 

chap.  22.  16. 
6  Heb.  2.  10  ; 

Heb.  r.  2.5. 
-  Isa.  M.  7  ; 

John  1.  29; 

1  Peter  1. 19 ; 
chap.  13.  8. 

8  Zech.  3.  9  ; 
Zech.  4.  10. 

9  Chap.  4.  5. 

■  "Chap.  14.  2; 

chap.  15.  .2. 
' '  Or,  incense. 
>3psalmU-..2; 

chap.  S.  3,  4. 
>  3  Psalm  40.  3; 

chap.  14.  3; 

chap.  1.1.  3. 
'«Chap.  4.  11. 
isHeb.  9.  12; 

2  Peter  2.  1  ; 
1  John  1.  7. 

IK  Daniel  4.  1 ; 

Daniel  6.  2.5. 
' -Exod.  19.  6. 
'  8  Psfilm  68. 17  ; 

Daniel  7.  10 ; 

Heb.  12.  22. 
'9  Phil.  2.  10. 
■ioEph.  3.  21. 
ai  Johji  5.  38. 


HOME  READINGS. 

M.    The  heavenly  song Kev.  .5.  1-14. 

7^.  The  song  of  Moses Exod.  15.  1-19. 

W.  The  song  of  Deborah Judges  5.  1-23. 

LESSON   HYMN.            7,  6. 

They  stand,  those  halls  of  Zlon, 

All  jubilant  with  song. 
And  bright  with  many  an  angel, 

And  all  the  martyr  throng. 
There  is  the  throne  of  David  ; 

And  there,  from  care  released, 
The  song  of  them  that  triumph, 

The  shout  of  them  that  fea.it. 

¥     The  song  of  Mary 

..Lnke  1.  4S-.t6. 

S.    The  song  in  the  prison. 
S.    The  song  of  Moses   1 

and  the  Lamb   t  ' ' 

..Acts  16.22-34. 
. .  Rev.  15.  1-8. 

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OUTLINE. 

1.  The  book.   v.  1-4. 

2.  The  Lamb.  v.  5-8. 

3.  The  song.  v.  9-14. 


GOLDEN  TEXT. 

Worthy  is  the  Lamb  that  was 
slain  to  receive  pov/er,  and 
riches,  and  wisdom,  and 
Istrength,  and  honor,  and  glory, 
'and  blessing.    Rev.  5.  12. 


QUESTIONS  ON  THE  OUTLINE. 
1 .  Tfte  hook,  v.  1-4 ;  Isa.  29. 11. 


Who  held  the  book  ? 

Who  was  this  ?  chap.  4.  10,  11. 

How  was  the  book  written  and  sealed  ? 

What  was  proclaimed,  and  by  whom  ? 

Was  there  any  response  to  the  call  ? 

What  is  said  in  Rev.  3.  7? 

What  was  written  by  the  prophet  in  Isa. 

63.5? 
What  was  the  feeling  of  the  apostle  ? 
T\Tiy  did  he  weep  ? 
What  prophet  was  troubled  in  a   like 

manner  ?  Dan.  7.  15,  16. 
2.  T'ht  Lamb,  v.  5-8:  Prov.  23.  11. 
How  did  one  of  the  elders  comfort  the 

apostle  ? 
Who  did  he  say  had  prevailed  ? 
Who  was  "  the  root  of  David  ?"  Rev.  22. 16. 
Who  stood  in  the  midst  of  the  throne  ? 
What  did  John  the  Baptist  call  Christ? 

John  1.  29. 


To  what  was  Christ  compared  by  the 

prophet  ?    Isa.  53.  7. 
What  did  he  possess  ? 
What  did  the  horns  and  eyes  represent? 

[Ans  :  His  power  and  his  knowledge.] 
What  did  the  Lamb  do  ?    And  the  elders  ? 
3.  The  song,  v.  9-14;  Psa.  40.  3. 
Why  is  Christ  worthy  ? 
How  have  we  been  redeemed  ?  1  Peter 

1.  18,  19. 
What  is  it  to  be  redeemed  ? 
How  manv  nations  have  been  redeemed  ? 
What  is  said  in  John  11.  51,  52? 
What  has  Christ  made  his  disciples  ? 
How  is  this  promised  in  Rev.  3.  21  ?    In 

1  Peter  2.  9? 
What  voices  did  the  apostle  hear? 
What  did  they  sing  ? 
What  responses  were  given  throughout 

the  universe? 
May  we  join  in  this  song? 


TEACHINGS  OF  THE  LESSON. 
Where  in  tliis  lesson  do  we  learn — 

1.  That  Christ  has  power  above  all  creatures! 
3.  That  Christ  has  honor  above  all  kin::sl 
3.  That  Christ  has  salvation  Tor  all  mankind  I 

WORDS   WITH    LITTLE  FOLKS. 

1.  Be  sure  that  you  have  your  name  written  in  the  Lamb's  book  of  lif 

2.  Praise  the  Saviour  for  what  he  has  done  for  you. 

3.  Prepare  to  join  the  new  song  in  heaven. 


T         He  hath  put  a  new  song  in  my  mouth.    Psalm  40.  3. 

HOME  WORK  FOR  YOUTHFUL  BEREANS. 

Find  the  account  of  Ezekiel's  vision  of  a  roll  of  a  book  —  Find  when 

said,  "God  will  provide  himself  a  lamb" Where  Paul  says,  "At  the 

Jesus  every  knee  should  bow." 

DOCTKINAIi  STT&GESTION— laedemption  Christ's  blood. 


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HjESSOIsT      i^^i 


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The  Heayen^LY  City;  or,  The   Saviour's   Home. 
Bev.  21.  21-27  ;  22.  1-5.  Commit  to  memory  v 

21  And  the  twelve  gates  -j^er^  twelve  pearls ;  every  several  gate 
was  of  one  pearl :  i  and  the  street  of  the  city  was  pure  gold,  as  it 
were  transparent  glass. 

22  And  2 1  saw  no  temple  therein :  for  the  Lord  God  Almighty 
and  the.  Lamb  are  the  temple  of  it. 

23  And  3  the  city  had  no  need  of  the  sun,  neither  of  the  moon, 
to  shine  in  it :  for  the  glory  of  God  did  lighten  it,  and  the  Lamb 
w  the  light  thereof. 

24  And  *the  nations  of  them  which  are  saved  shall  walk  in  the 
light  of  it :  and  the  kings  of  the  earth  do.  bring  their  glory  and 
honor  into  it. 

25  And  the  gates  of  it  shall  not  be  shut  at  all  by  day:  for 
6  there  shall  be  no  night  there. 

26  And  they  shall  bring  the  glory  and  honor  of  the  nations  into  it. 

27  And  « there  shall  in  no  wise  enter  into  it  any  thing  that  de- 
fileth,  neitlier  whatsoevtr  worketli  abomination  or  malctth  a  lie  ; 
but  they  which  are  written  in  the  Lamb's  book  '^of  life. 

1  And  he  showed  me  ^  a  pure  river  of  water  of  life,  clear  as 
crystal,  proceeding  out  of  the  throne  of  God  and  of  the  Lamb. 

2  In  the  midst  of  the  street  of  it,  and  on  either  side  of  the 
river,  was  there  the  *  tree  of  life,  which  bare  twelve  manner  of 
fruits,  and  yielded  her  fruit  every  month:  and  the  leaves  of  the 
tree  lotre  i"  for  the  healing  of  the  nations. 

3  And  "  there  shall  be  no  more  curse  :  but  the  12  throne  of  God 
and  of  the  Lamb  shall  be  in  it ;  and  his  servants  shall  serve  him  : 

4  And  "  they  shall  see  his  face ;  and  his  name  shaXl  he  in  their 
foreheads. 

5  And  there  shall  be  no  night  there  ;  and  they  need  no  candle, 
neither  light  of  the  sun  ;  for  i*  the  Lord  God  giveth  them  light ; 
and  they  ^^  shall  reign  for  ever  and  ever. 


« Chap.  22.  2. 

^Johni.  23; 

1  Cor.  13.  12  ; 

1  Cor.  15.  %%. 
3  Isaiah  24.  23. 


I  Isaiah  60. 3  ; 
Isaiah  66. 12. 


*  Isaiah  60.  20. 
«  laiiah  35.  8  ; 

Ii.:aiah  52.  1 ; 

Joel  3.  17. 
1  Psalm  69.  28; 

Dan.  12.  1 ; 

Phil.  4.  3 ; 

chap.  3.  5 ; 

chap.  13.  8 ; 

chap.  20.  12. 
«  Psalm  36.  8  ; 

Ezekielir.  1; 

Zech.  U.  8 ; 

John  7.  38,39. 
9  Genesis  2.  9  ; 

chap.  2.  7. 
10  Chap.  21.  24. 
■  iZech.  14.  11. 
»3Ezek.  48.  35. 
i^Matt.  5.  8; 

1  Cor.  13.  12 ; 

1  John  3.  2. 
««  Psalm  36.  9; 

Psalm  84.  11. 

IS  Daniel  7.  27; 

Rom.  6.  17  ; 

2  Tim.  2.  12. 


HOME  READINGS. 

M.   The  heavenly  city Rev.21.21-29;22.1-5. 

Til.  The  new  heaven  and  I  r>„„  „,   ,  q 
new  earth  \  ^^^-  ^^-  ^-^• 

W.  The  new  Jerusalem Rev.  21.  10-20. 

77i.Itsking Rev.  4.  1-11. 

F.   Its  people Rev.  7.  9-17. 

S.    Its  preparation John  14. 1-10. 

S.    Marriage  of  the  Lamb...  Rev.  19.  4-17. 


LESSON  HYMN.  7,  6. 

With  jasper  glow  thy  bulwarks, 

Tliy  streets  with  emerald  blaze ; 
The  sardius  and  the  topaz 

Unite  in  thee  their  rays  ; 
Thine  ageless  walls  are  bonded 

With  amethyst  unpriced ; 
Thy  saints  build  up  its  fabiic, 

And  the  comer-stone  is  Christ. 


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OUTLINE, 

1.  Its  glory,    v.  21-23. 

2.  Its  people,    v.  24-27. 

3.  Its  river,    v.  1,  2. 

4.  Its  throne,    v.  3-5. 


GOLDEN  TEXT. 

For  he  looked  for  a  city  which 
hath  foundations,  whose  builder 
and  maker  is  God.   Heb.  11. 10. 


QUESTIONS  ON  THE  OUTLINE. 


1.  Its  rjlonu  V.  21-23;  Isa.  60.  1. 

What  is  said  of  the  gates  to  the  heavenly 

city? 
What  is  said  of  Its  streets  ? 
Why  is  there  no  temple  in  It? 
What  is  said  in  Acts  17.  24? 
Why  is  there  no  need  of  the  sun  in  heaven  ? 
To  what  is  God  compared  in  Psalm  84. 11  ? 
What  does  Christ  say  in  John  8.  12? 
».  Jfs  xx^oplf^,  V.  24-27  ;  Isa.  66. 18. 
WTio  walk  in  the  light  of  heaven? 
How  may  we  be  saved?    Acts  16.  31. 
What  glory  and  honor  are  brought  to  it? 
Shall  its  gates  be  ever  closed? 
Who  are  shut  out  from  it  ? 
Who  are  permitted  to  enter  It  ? 
What  is  said  in  Rev.  3.  5? 
3.  m,  river,  v.  1,  2 ;  Paa.  46.  4. 


What  is  this  river  called  ? 

Where  was  it  prophesied?  Ezek.  47. 1,  9. 

Whence  does  the  river  flow? 

What  is  Christ's  promise  in  John  4. 14? 

What  stands  beside  the  river? 

What  is  said  of  this  tree  in  Gen.  2.  9? 

What  in  Rev.  2.  7  ? 

4.  Its  throne,  v.  3-5:  Heb.  1.  3. 

What  throne  is  in  heaven  ? 

Who    are  before  that  throne  ?    Rev.  7. 

14,  15. 
What  three  facts  are  given  concerning 

God's  servants? 
What  is  said  in  John  3.  2  ? 
What  light  shall  they  po.ssess  ? 
What  is  said  of  God's  light  in  1  John  1.5? 
What  shall  be  their  privilege  forever  ? 
How  is  this  stated  in  Daniel  7.  18? 


TEACHINGS  OF  THE  LESSON. 
Where  in  this  lesson  do  we  learn— 

1.  That  heaven  is  infinitely  beautiful  1 

2.  That  heaven  is  inflnitelv  briglit  t 

3.  That  heaven  is  infinitely  holy  1 


WORDS  WITH  LITTLE  FOLKS. 

1.  Think  often  of  the  glories  of  heaven. 

2.  Think  who  makes  it  glorious. 

3.  Think  of  it  as  your  home. 

I  go  to  prepare  a  place  for  you.    John  14.  2. 


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HOME  WORK  FOR  YOUTHFUL  BEREANS. 

Find  the  account  of  Ezeklel's  vision  of  the  waters What  the  Psalmist  says  of 

the  river  in  the  city  of  our  God What  Christ  said  on  the  last  great  day  of  the  feast. 

DOCTRINAIj  SUGrQESTION— The  glories  of  heaven. 


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[Deo.  21. 


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Rev.  22.  10-21. 


Commit  to  memory  verses  16-21. 


10  And  1  he  saith  unto  me,  Seal  not  the  sayings  of  the  prophecy 
of  this  book  ;  for  the  time  is  at  hand. 

11  He  -  that  is  unjust,  let  him  be  unjust  still :  and  he  which  is 
liltliy,  let  him  be  filthy  still :  and  he  that  is  righteous,  let  him  be 
righteous  still :  and  he  that  is  holy,  let  him  be  holy  still. 

12  And,  behold,  I  come  quickly  ;  and  my  reward  ^is  with  me, 
to  give  every  man  according  as  his  work  shall  be. 

13  1^  am  Alpha  and  Omega,  the  beginning  and  the  end,  the 
first  and  the  last. 

14  Blessed  ^are  they  that  do  his  commandments,  that  they 
may  have  right  to  the  tree  of  life,  and  may  enter  in  through  the 
gates  into  the  city. 

15  For  without  are  dogs,  and  sorcerers,  and  whoremongers, 
and  mm'derers,  and  idolaters,  and  whosoever  loveth  and  maketh 
a  lie. 

16  I  *  Jesus  have  sent  mine  angel  to  testifv  unto  you  these 
things  in  the  churches.  I  am  i  the  root  and  the  ottspring  of 
David,  and  »  the  bright  and  morning  star. 

17  And  the  Spirit  and  the  bride  say,  Come.  And  let  him 
that  heareth  say.  Come.  «And  let  liim  that  is  athirst  come. 
And  whosoever  will,  let  him  take  the  water  of  life  freely. 

18  For  I  testify  unto  every  man  that  heareth  the  words  of  the 
prophecy  of  this  book,  If  i^any  man  siiall  add  unto  these  thinsfs, 
God  shall  add  unto  him  the  plagues  that  are  written  in  this  book  : 

19  And  if  any  man  shall  take  away  from  the  words  of  the  book 
of  this  prophecy,  God  "  shall  take  away  his  part  '^  out  of  the 
book  of  life,  and  out  of  the  holy  city,  and //cm  the  things  which 
are  written  in  this  book. 

20  He  which  testifieth  these  things  saith,  Surely  "  I  come 
quickly.     Amen.     Even  so,  come,  Lord  Je'sus. 

21  T^he  grace  of  our  Lord  Je'sus  Christ  he  with  you  all.    Amen. 


»  Daniel  8.  26  ; 

Daniel  12.4,9. 
2  Ezek.  3.  27  ; 

2  Tim.  3.13. 


3  Isa.  40.  10. 
<  lea.  44.  6. 
s  Daniel  12. 12. 


6 1  Peter  3. 22. 
-Isa.  11.  1; 
Jer.  23.  5,  6. 

8  Num.  24. 17 ; 
Zech.  6.  12. 

9  Isa.  55.  1 ; 
John  7.  37. 


'ODeut.  4.  2; 
Deut.  12.32; 
Prov.  30. 6. 


' '  Exod.  32.  33. 

12  Or,  from  the 

tree  of  life. 


HOME  READINGS. 

-V.    The  last  words  of  the  Bible.Rev.  22.  10-21, 
Tn.  The  last  words  of  Jacob — Gren.  49.  1-33. 

ir.  The  last  words  of  Moses Deut.  33.  1-29. 

Th.  The  last  -words  of  David  ...  .1  Kings  2. 1-11, 
F.    The  last  words  of  Stephen.  .Acts  7.  37-60. 

-S.    The  last  words  of  Paul 2  Tim.  4.  1-22. 

S.    The  last  words  of  Jesus, Matt.  2S.  1-20. 


LESSON    HYMN.  S.  M, 

The  Spirit,  in  our  hearts, 

Is  whispering,  "  Sinner,  come  :" 
The  bride,  the  Church  of  Christ,  pi-oclalms 

To  aU  his  children,  "  Come  1" 
Tes,  whosoever  will. 

O  let  hira  freely  come, 
And  freely  drink  the  stream  of  life ; 

'Tis  Jesus  bids  him  come. 


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ODTLINE. 
The    final    destiny. 

V.  10-15. 
The  final  invitation. 

V.  16,  17. 
The  finished,  book. 

V.  18-20. 


GOLDEN  TEXT. 

The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ  be  with  yeu  all.  Amen. 
Rev.  28.  21. 


QUESTIONS  ON 

1.  The  final  destiny,  v.  10-15:Eccle8.11.3. 
What  did  the  angel  say  to  John  concern- 
ing his  prophecy  ? 

What  is  said  concerning  It  In  Rev.  1.  3? 

What  four  flnal  destinies  are  named  ? 

When  Is  the  time  to  find  salvation  ?  2  Cor, 
6.  2. 

Is  there  any  salvation  beyond  the  grave  ? 

What  reward  will  Christ  bring  at  his  com- 
ing ? 

How  is  this  stated  in  Job  34.  11  ? 

What  does  Christ  call  himself,  and  why  ? 

What  blessing  is  here  pronounced  ? 

Who  are  not  permitted  to  enter  heaven? 

2.  The  final  invitation,  v.  16,  17 ;  Psalm 
42. 1,  2. 

From  whom  does  this  Invitation  come? 
By  whom  is  it  sent  ? 
"VMio  are  those  that  say  "Come?" 
What  is  meant  by  "the  bride?" 
[ANS :  The  Church  of  Christ.  Rev.  21. 2.] 


THE  OUTLINE. 

How  does  the  Spirit  Invite  to  Christ  ? 
How  does  the  Church  invite  to  Christ? 
What  is  the  duty  of  those  who  hear  ? 
How  may  we  bring  others  to  Christ  ? 
Who  is  Invited  to  come  ? 
What  is  the  privilege  of  all  who  will  ? 
3.  The  finished  book,   v.  18-20;   Gal.  1. 

8,9. 
What  is  the  warning  against  adding  to 

this  message  ? 
What  Is  forbidden  In  Deut.  4.  2  ? 
Against  what  the  second  warning  ? 
What  three  penalties  are  here  named  ? 
What  is  the  fate  of  those  not  written  in 

the  book  of  life?  Rev.  20. 15. 
What  does   Christ   say   concerning  his 

coming  ? 
What  is  the  promise  of  Heb.  9.  28? 
What  is  the  answer  in  v.  20  ? 
What  is  the  flnal  benediction  ? 
How  may  we  obtain  that  grace? 


TEACHINGS  OF   THE  LESSON. 
Where  In  this  lesson  do  we  learn— 

1.  That  character  may  be  fixed  forever  1 

2.  That  the  ungodly  can  never  enter  heaven  1 

3.  That  all  who  will  may  find  salvation  1 

WORDS  WITH    LITTLE    FOLKS. 

1.  Be  holy  now,  that  you  may  be  holy  forever. 

2.  Do  Christ's  commandments. 

3.  Take  of  the  water  of  life. 


Let  him.  that  heareth  say,  Conne.    Rev.  22. 


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Find  how  many  times  Christ  calls  himself  "Alpha  and  Omega"  —  Find  the  first 
mention  in  the  Bible  of  "  the  tree  of  life" . . . .  Find  about  a  king  who  cut  with  a  pen- 
knife God's  message  to  him. 

DOCTKCNAIj  suggestion— The  eternal  permanence  of  character. 


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FOURTH  QUARTERLY  REVIEW. 


HOME   READINGS.  |  ,   ,  .  I  LESSON  HYMN.      8,  7. 

M.    Our  great  mgh-priest.Heb.4.14-16 ;  \  \  |  //  Sweet  the  moments,  rich  in  blessing, 

„     „.     ^  .         ^      ,^  .^^^^.-^f-^  ,„  1^--'^^     -    -^^3^  i    Which  before  the  cross  I  spend  ; 
Til.  The  triumphs  of  faith.Heb.  11.1-10...  -^--^        -  ^i=^  Life,  and  health,  and  peace  possess- 
TF.  The  perfect  pattern.... lPet.2.19-2.5.  i^Ji         '  ing  ,  v  v 

77i.  The  love  of  the  Father.. lJno.4.7-16.1  ,     ^    .^s!    From  the  sinner's  dying  Friend. 

^'    ''^^he"chS®es*°  \  "■■  ^^^-  3-  1-12. !  S^Ml'  tf^^  Lord,  in  ceaseless  contemplation 
S.    ThTh^^^S^ong Rer.5.l-14.l^»^i^     Fix  my  thankful  heart  on  thee, 


3.    Thehe^ve:ll^ySitr:::::Rev:  21,  21^1^"^^^-  Till  I  taste  thy  full  salv^^^^^^^ 


29;  22.1-5. 


Aid  thine  unveil'd  glory  see. 


REVIEW    SCHEME. 

I.  The  lessons  for  October — (1-4.) 

1.  Kepcat  the  Titles,  Topics,  Golden  Texts,  Outlines,  and  Doctbinal 

Suggestions. 

2.  How  do  these  lessons  show  Christ — 1.)  As  Son  of  God?    2.)  As  our 

Saviour?    3.)  As  intercessor?    4.)  As  High-priest? 

3.  How  do  these  lessons  illustrate  Faith — 1.)  In  Abel?    2.)  In  Enoch? 

3.)  In  Noah.     4.)  In  Abraham? 

4.  How  do  these  lessons  show  the  duty  of  Works,  as  well  as  Faith  ? 

II.  The  Lessons  for  November — (5-9.) 

1.  Eepeat  the  Titles,  Topics,  Golden  Texts,  Outlines,  and  Doctrinal 

Suggestions. 

2.  How  do  these  lessons  present  Christ — 1.)  As  our,  example ?     2.)  As 

cleansing  us  from  sin?     3.)  As  showing  God's  love?    4.)  As  walking 
among  his  people  ? 

3.  Where  do  these  lessons  teach   our  Duty — 1.)    To  endure  suffering? 

2.)  To  confess  sin ?    3.)  To  love  each  other  ?    4.)  To  overcome  evil? 

III.  The  lessons  for  December— (10-12.) 

1.  Eepeat  the  Titles,  Topics,  Golden  Texts,  Outlines,  and  Doctrinal 

Suggestions. 

2.  How  do  these  lessons  proclaim  Christ — 1.)  As  the  Lamb  ?    2.)  As  the 

Light?    3.)  As  the  Star? 

3.  How  do  these  lessons  exhibit  Heaven — 1.)  As  a  place  of  song  ?    2.)  As 

a  place  of  beauty?    3.)  As  a  place  of  holiness?    4.)  As  a  place  of 
glory  ? 

4.  How  do  these  lessons  give  Warning — 1.)  Against  lying?    2.)  Against 

defilement?    3.)  Against  altering  God's  word? 


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MISSIONARY  LESSON. 

The  Duty  of  Liberality;  or,  The  Grace  of  Giving. 

2  Cor.  9.  6-15.  Commit  to  memory  verses  6-8. 

6  But  this  I  say.  He  which  sowcth  sparingly  shall  reap  also  sparingly  ;  and 
he  wliich  soweth  DountifuUy  shall  reap  also  bountifully. 

7  Everyman  according  as  he  purposeth  in  his  \\(twc\,^  m  let  Tiiin  give ;  not 
grudgingly,  or  of  necessity  :  for  God  loveth  a  cheerful  giver. 

8  And  God  is  able  to  make  all  grace  abound  toward  you ;  that  ye,  always 
having  all  sufficiency  in  all  thiiigs^  may  abound  to  every  good  work : 

9  (As  it  is  written,  He  hath  dispersed  abroad;  he  hath  given  to  the  poor: 
his  righteousness  remaineth  forever. 

10  Now  he  that  ministereth  seed  to  the  sower,  both  minister  bread  for  your 
food,  and  multiply  your  seed  sown,  and  increase  the  fruits  of  your  righteousness;) 

11  Being  enriched  in  every  thing  to  all  bountifulness,  which  causeth  through 
us  thanksgiving  to  God. 

12  For  the  administration  of  this  service  not  only  supplieth  the  want  of  the 
saints,  but  is  abundant  also  by  many  thanksgivings  unto  God. 

13  Whiles  by  the  experiment  of  this  ministration  they  glorify  God  for  your 
professed  subjection  unto  the  gospel  of  Christ,  and  for  your  liberal  distribution 
unto  them,  and  unto  all  meyi  ; 

14  And  by  their  prayer  for  you,  which  long  after  you  for  the  exceeding 
grace  of  God  in  you. 

15  Thanks  le  unto  God  for  his  unspeakable  gift. 


OUTLINE. 
1.  Our  gifts,    v 


2.   God's 


ift. 


.6-11. 
V.  13-15. 


GOLDEN  TEXT. 
God  loveth  a  cheerful  giver.  2  Cor.  9.  7. 


QUESTIONS   ON 
1.  Our  gifts,  v.  6-11;  Exod.  2.5.  2. 
TVhattwo  kinds  of  sowing  are  here  named? 
What  is  tiie  result  of  each  kind  ? 
How  is  this  true  of  our  gifts  to  God's  cause  ? 
How  should  people  not  give  ? 
How  should  they  give?    And  why? 
Repeat  the  Goldkx  Text. 
What  is  here  said  of  God's  ability? 
How  is  this  stated  in  Phil.  4.  19? 
To  what  should  God's  grace  lead  us? 
What  is  said  in  1  Peter  4.  10  ? 
What  quotation  from  the  Old  Testament  is 
here  given  ? 


THE   OUTLINE. 

What  blessing  is  given  In  verse  10  ? 
2.  God's  GTi/f.s',  v.  11-15;  Rom.  6.  2.3. 
Forwhat  should  we  render  thanks?  v.  11. 
What  benefits  of  giving  are  named  in  v.l2  ? 
For  what  do  those  who  receive  praise  God  ? 
What  kind  of  a  distribution  is  mentioned  ? 
What  is  said  in  Matt.  5.  14? 
\Miat  kind  of  prayeris  mentioned  in  v.  14? 
Whose  gift  is  unspeakable? 
What  is  that  gift?  John  3.  16. 
To  whom  is  it  given  ? 
"\Miy  should  God's  gift  encourage  us  to  giv« 
to  others  ? 


TEACHINGS  OF  THE  LESSON. 
Wliere  in  this  lesson  do  we  And— 

1.  The   giving   which   receives  reward  T      2.  The   giver   whom    God   loves  1 
3.  Tlie  sift  which  i«  unspealiabie  1 

DOCTRLNAIj  SITG-Q-ESTION— Tlie  abundance  of  God's  grace. 


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DESOEIPTIYE   IlsTDEX, 


Aa'ron— ^  teacTier.     (Fourth  Quarter,  Lessons  I,  II.) 

The  son  of  Amram  and  elder  brother  of  Moses  ;  was  called  by  God  to  be 
the  hi^h-priest  of  the  Israelites.  He  was  born  1574  B.  C,  and  died  at 
Mount  Hor,  aged  123  years.  The  Aaronitea,  his  descendants,  constituted  an 
important  family  in  the  subsequent  history  of  Israel. 

A^bel — Breathy  vapor.     (Fourth  Quarter,  Lesson  III.) 
The  second  son  of  Adam,  and  brother  of  Cain,  by  whom  he  was  murdered, 
(Gen.  4.  8.)     The  account  of  his  life  is  contained  in  the  fourth  chapter  of 
Genesis. 

A'hxa.-Yieim.~-Fat7ier  of  a  multitude.     (Fourth  Quarter,  Lessons  III,  IV.) 
The  son  of  Terah,  born  in  Ur  of  Chaldea  1996  B.  C.     He  was  conspicuous 
for  .strong  faith  and  prompt  obedience,  (Heb.  11.  8-19.)     The  founder  of 
the  Hebrew  nation.     His  original  name,  Abraji,  High  father^  was  changed 
by  Jehovah  when  he  gave  hnn  the  promise,  (Gen.  17.) 

A'dar — Emiyient.     (First  Quarter,  Lesson  II.) 
The  twelfth  month  of  the  cccle.siastical,  and  the  sixth  month  of  the  civil,  year 
among  the  Jews.     It  contains  but  twenty-nine  days,  and  answers  to  our 
February,  sometimes  entering  into  March,  according  to  the  course  of  the 
moon,  by  which  they  regulated  their  seasons. 

A^'linh— Supplanter.    (First  Quarter,  Lesson  V.) 
One  who  assisted  Ezra  in  the  public  exposition  of  the  law. 

Am'sion-ites — Kindred.     (First  Quarter,  Lesson  IV.) 
The  descendants  of  Ammon,  the  son  of  Lot.     Thev  occupied  that  part  of 
Palestine  east  of  the  river  Jordan,   were  an  idolatrous  nation,  and  fre- 
quently invaded  the  temtory  of  Israel. 

A.n'a.'ni'ah,— The  cloud  of  the  Lord.     (First  Quarter,  Lesson  V.) 
One  of  Ezra's  assistants  in  the  public  reading  of  the  law. 

A-ra'bi-ans— (First  Quarter,  Lesson  IV.) 
The  inhabitants  of  the  country  lying  between  Palestine  and  the  Red  Sea, 
known  as  the  peninsula  of  Mount  Sinai.    They  lived  a  roving  life,  dwell- 
ing in  tents,  and  were  constantly  committing  depradatlona  upon  their 
neighbors. 
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Ar-tax-erx'es — Great  warrior.     (First  Quarter,  Lessons  11,  TIL) 
King  of  Persia,  under  whom  both  Ezra  and  Nehemiah  carried  on  their  work. 
In  457  B.  C.  he  sent  Ezra  to  Jerusalem ;  when  after  thirteen  years  it  was 
found  necessary  to  have  a  civil  head  as  well  as  an  ecclesiastical,  in  444  B.  C, 
lie  allowed  Nehcmiah  to  go  up  and  act  in  that  capacity. 

h.'^2i^\\— Gatherer.     1.  (First  Quarter,  Lesson  III.) 
The  keeper  of  the  royal  forests  of  Artaxerxes,  (Neh.  2,  8.) 
2.  (First  Quarter,  Lesson  I.) 

A  Levite,  son  of  Berecheah,  one  of  the  leaders  of  David's  choir.  The 
office  appears  either  to  have  remained  hereditary  in  Asaph's  family,  or  he 
was  the  founder  of  a  school  of  poets  and  musicians  who  were  callea  "the 
sons  of  Asaph." 

Ash'dod-ites — Effusion.     (Firet  Quarter,  Lesson  IV.) 
The  inhabitants  of  Ashdod,  a  city  of  the  Philistines,  assigned  to  the  tribe 
of  Judah,  (Josh.  15.  47,)  but  never  subdued  by  the  Israelites. 

A'si-a — Muddy.,  hoggy.     (Fourth    Quarter,  Lesson  VIII.) 

Used  in  the  New  Testament  for  the  western  portion  of  the  peninsula  of  Asia 
Minor,  embracing  the  provinces  of  Caria,  Lydia,  and  Mysia,  of  which  Eph- 
esus  was  the  capital.     It  is  never  used  for  the  whole  continent,  as  now. 

As-syr'i-a— (5;?6  tliat  is  happy.     (First  Quarter,  Lesson  II.) 

A  great  and  powerful  country,  lying  on  the  Tigris,  (Gen.  2.  14;)  its  capital 
was  Nincven,  (Gen.  10.  11.)     It  derived  its  name  from.  Asshur,  son  of  Shedi. 

Az'a-ri'ah— 2e  that  hears  the  Lord.     (First  Quarter,  Lesson  V.) 

A  Levite,  who  caused  the  people  to  understand  the  law  which  Ezra  read  to 
them. 

Ba'ca.  Valley  of— Churning.     (First  Quarter,  Lesson  XL) 
A  valley  somewhere  in  Palestine,  through  which  the  exiled  psalmist  sees  in 
vision  the  pilgrims  passing  in  their  march  toward  the  sanctuary  of  Jehovah, 
at  Zion,  (Psa.  84.  6.) 

Ba'ni— (First  Quarter,  Lesson  V.) 
A  Levite  of  the  time  of  Ezra,  who  expounded  the  law  to  the  people. 

'RiVAa.d.— Son  of  contention.     (Second  Quarter,  Lesson  II.) 

The  second  of  Job's  three  friends.  A  descendant  of  Shuah>  the  son  of 
Abraham  and  Keturah. '  In  his  discussions  Bildad  betrays  tne  ardor  and 
confidence  of  youth. 

Cain — Possession.     (Fourth  Quarter,  Lesson  III.) 

The  eldest  son  of  Adam  and  Eve.  In  a  fit  of  jealous  anger,  roused  by  the 
rejection  of  his  sacrifice,  and  the  acceptance  of  his  brother  Abel's,  he  slew 
his  brother,  for  which  he  led  the  life  of  an  exile,  (Gen.  4.) 


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Christ — Anointed.     (Third  Quarter,  Lessons  I,  II,  V,  IX,  X  ;  Fourth  Quarter, 
Lessons  I,  11,  V.  See  Jesus  Clirist. 

Cy'riis— TAe  nun.     (First  Quarter,  Lessons  I,  II.) 
The  founder  of  the  Persian  eitipirc,  son  of  Cainbyses,  Kinnr  of  Persia,  and  Man- 
dane,  dau^diter  of  the  kinur  of  Media:  born  about  <JUO  B.  C,  and  died  at 
tlie  ay:e  of  seventy,  after  reigning  tiiirty  years.    He  was  mentioned  by  name, 
and  iiis  conquests  foretold,  by  Isaiah  a  century  before  his  birth. 

Da-ri'us  -The  holder.,  restrniner.  (First  Quarter,  Lesson  II.) 
Son  of  Hystaspes,  and  King  of  Persia  from  521  to  485  B.  C.  The  policy  of 
this  monarch  was  favorable  to  the  Jews.  lie  confirmed  the  edict  of  Cyrus, 
and  permitted  the  rebuilding  of  the  Temple,  so  that  the  work,  which 
had  been  stopped  under  Cambyses,  w^is  resumed  in  the  second  year  of 
Darius,  and  the  house  of  God  was  completed  and  dedicated  in  the  si.xth 
year  of  his  reign. 

"Dsi'viA  - Befored.  (First  Quarter,  Lesson  I;  Second  Quarter,  Lesson  VI; 
Fourth  Quarter,  Lessons  IX,  X,  XIL) 
The  sweet  psalmist  and  King  of  Israel.  lie  was  the  youngest  son  of  Jesse,  born 
at  Bethlehem,  B.  C.  luS5.  He  succeeded  Saul  as  king,  reigned  seven  and  a 
half  years  at  Hebron,  over  Judah ;  and  thirty-three  years  at  Jerusalem, 
over  "all  Israel.  He  died  at  Jerusalem  at  the  age  of  seventy,  (1  Chron. 
20.  26-28;  2  Sam.  5.  4.) 

E'den — Phasure,  delight.     (Second  Quarter,  Lesson  IX.) 

The  original  home  of  Adam  and  Eve,  from  which  they  were  expelled  by 
God,  on  account  of  their  disobedience.  It  is  supposed  by  the  description 
of  its  boundaries,  as  given  in  Gen.  2,  10,  that  it  was  situated  in  the  higher 
regions  of  Armenia,  where  the  rivers  Tiicris  and  Euphrates  have  tlieir 
source  ;  but  its  particuhir  site  remains  unknown.  Some  recent  travelers 
are  of  opinion  that  it  was  situated  at  the  junction  of  the  Euphrates  and 
Tigris  rivers. 

E'li-phaz— TA''  endeavor  of  Ood.     (Second  Quarter,  Lesson  II.) 

The  leading  one  of  the  three  friends  who  came  to  condole  \vith  Job  in  his 
affliction.  He  is  called  the  "  Temanite ;"  hence  it  is  inferred  he  was  a 
native  of  the  region  known  as  Teman,  in  Idumea. 

Wnoch— Dedicated.     (Fourth  Quarter,  Lesson  III.) 
The   son  of  Jared  and  father  of  Methuselah.     He  is  eminent  as  a  type  of 
perfected  humanity,  and  passed  from  the  world  without  death  at  the  age  of 
3(55,    (Gen.  5.  24.) 

Eph'e-sus— i>^s'ra6Ze.     (Fourth  Quarter,  Lesson  VIII.) 
A  celebrated  city,  the  metropolis  of  Ionia,  and  of  proconsular  Asia  under  tho 
Eomaos.    The  city  was  famed  for  its  magnificent  temple  of  Diana,  aad  for 


116  Berean  Question  Book.  [1879. 

tlie  constant  use  of  those  arts  which  pretended  to  reveal  the  secrets  of  na- 
ture. One  of  the  epistles  of  Paul  is  written  to  the  Church  at  this  place. 
The  Apostle  John  was  Bishop  of  Ephesus,  and  it  was  one  of  the  seven 
Churches  of  Asia,  to  whom  Christ  sent  his  message. 

'E.^'Wv^x— Hidden.  (First  Quarter,  Lesson  V.) 
The  Persian  name  of  Hadassah.  wife  of  King  Ahasuerus,  King  of  Persia.  She 
was  a  Jewess  of  the  tribe  of  Benjamin,  an  orphan  brought  up  under  the 
care  of  Mordecai,  a  distinguished  Jew,  under  whose  counsel  she  acted 
throughout  the  trying  and  difficult  situation  so  graphically  desci'ibed  in  the 
book  which  bears  her  name. 

Ez'ra— fle?p.  (First  Quarter,  Lesson  V.) 
A  celebrated  scribe  and  priest  who  lived  in  the  fifth  century  before  Christ, 
in  the  reign  of  Artaxerxes,  King  of  Persia,  He  was  a  great  reformer,  and 
has  been  styled,  "the  second  founder  of  the  Jewish  people."  He  twice 
visited  Judea  under  authority  of  the  Persian  monarch,  and  renewed  many 
ancient  customs,  and  brought  the  people  back  to  the  law  of  Moses.  He 
wrote  the  book  bearing  his  name,  and  is  believed  to  have  instituted  the 
great  synagogue,  and  to  have  edited  and  arranged  the  Old  Testament 
Scriptures.  His  tomb  is  still  shown  near  the  junction  of  the  Tigris  and 
Euphrates. 

Gen'tiles— Peoj9?^.     (Second  Quarter,  Lesson  IV.) 

The  name  by  which  the  Jews  distinguished  all  the  rest  of  the  world  from 
themselves.  All  who  were  not  Jews,  and  circumcised,  they  regarded  as 
Gentiles,  or  heathen. 

Jl.'Hi^'^'AmX—FeUive.     (First  Quarter,  Lesson  II.) 

The  tenth  in  order  of  the  minor  prophets,  and  the  first  of  those  who  proph- 
esied after  the  captivity.  He  returned  from  the  captivity  with  Zerub- 
babel,  and  aroused  the  people  from  their  selfish  indiflTerenee  to  the  work  of 
rebuilding  the  temple.  With  regard  to  his  tribe  and  parentage  both 
history  and  tradition  are  silent. 

'H.a.'nan— Full  of  grace.     (First  Quarter,  Lesson  V.) 
One  of  the  Levites  who  assisted  Ezra  in  his  public  exposition  of  the  law. 

Jia.sh'-'bad'a.''iia.—  Co7mderate Judge.     (First  Quarter,  Lesson  V.) 
One  of  those  who  stood  on  the  left  hand  of  Ezra  while  he  read  the  law  to 
the  people  in  Jerusalem. 

Ua'shum— Silence.     (First  Quarter,  Lesson  V.) 

One  of  those  who  stood  on  the  left  hand  of  Ezra  while  he  read  the  law  to 
the  people. 

Ha'tach— -Se  thai  striles.     (Second  Quarter,  Lesson  III.) 
A  eunuch  La  the  court  of  Ahaauorus,  in  unmodiate  attendeuce  on  Queen 
Esther. 


1879.]  B  ere  an  Question  Book.  117 

Hen'a-dad — Grace  of  the  beloved.     (First  Quarter,  Lesson  I.) 
The  liuad  of  a  family  of  Lcvites  who  took  a  proniinent  part  ia  the  rebuilding 
of  the  Temple. 

Hil-ki'ah — JeJiovali  s portion.     (First  Quarter,  Lesson  V.) 
A  Levite  who  stood  on  the  right  hand  of  Ezra  while  he  read  the  law  to  the 
people. 

Ho-di'jah — The  pi'aise  of  the  Lord.     (First  Quarter,  Lesson  V.) 

One  of  the  Levites  who  assisted  Ezra  in  his  public  exposition  of  the  law. 

Id 'do — Timely.     (First  Quarter,  Lesson  11.) 

The  grandfather  of  the  Prophet  Zcchariah,  (Zech.  1.  1,  7.)  Iddo  returned 
from  Babylon  with  Zerubbabel,  (Neh.  12.  4.) 

I'saac — Latighter.     (Fourth  Quarter,  Lessons  III,  IV.) 

The  son  given,  according  to  promise,  (Gen.  17.  19,)  to  Abraham  and  Sarah, 
when  they  were  both  "  old  and  well  stricken  with  age."  The  otlcring  of 
Isaac  upon  the  altar  was  made  the  test  of  Abraham's  ftiith.  "  The  longest 
lived,  the  least  migratory,  the  least  prolific,  and  the  least  favored  with  ex- 
traordinary divinerevelations,  of  the  three  patriarchs." 

Is'ra-el— i>i»ce  of  God.     (First  Quarter,  Lessons  Tj  II,  V,  VII.) 
Anamegivenby  God  to  Jacob,  (Gen.  32.  2S,)  from  him  tohis  descendants,  and 
now  standing  for  the  people  of  God  every-where.     The  kingdom  of  Israel 
was  distinguished  from  the  kingdom  of  Judah  after  the  death  of  Solomon. 

Ja'cob — Svpplanter.  (First  Quarter,  Lesson  XI;  Second  Quarter,  Lesson 
VII  ;  Fourth  Quarter,  Lesson  III.) 
The  second  son  of  Isaac  and  Eebekah.  His  history  is  related  in  the  latter 
half  of  the  book  of  Genesis.  His  name  was  changed  to  Israel  when  he  was 
blessed  by  God  at  Bethel,  (Gen.  35. 10.)  He  died  at  the  age  of  one  hundred 
and  forty-seven  years. 

Ja'min — Right  hand.     (First  Quarter,  Lesson  V.) 

One  of  the  Levites  who  assisted  Ezra  in  his  public  exposition  of  the  law. 

Je«ru^sa=lem — Possession  of  peace.  (First  Quarter,  Lessons  I,  II,  V,  VI; 
Second  Quarter,  Lessons  VII,  VIII.) 
The  ancient  capital  of  the  Holy  Land,  situated  in  Judea,  directly  west  of  the 
north  end  of  the  Dead  Sea.  It  is  two  thousand  and  five  hundred  feet 
above  the  level  of  the  Mediterranean  Sea,  and  three  thousand  six  hundred 
feet  above  the  Jordan  valley.  First  mentioned  as  Salem,  (Gen.  14.  18;) 
afterward  as  Jebus,  the  city 'of  the  Jebusites.  It  was  captured  by  David, 
and  made  his  capital.  It  is  also  called  Zion,  and  the  City  of  David.  Its 
modern  Arabic  name  is  El-KJtuds^  (the  holy.) 

Je-ru'$a-Iem,  (The  new.)    (Fourth  Quarter,  Lesson  IX.) 

A  name  used  in  the  Book  of  Eevclation  for  the  abode  of  the  glorified. 


118  Berean  Question  Book.  1879. 

Jesh'n-a — Deliverer.     (First  Quarter,  Lesson  V.) 

One  of  the  Levites  who  assisted  Ezra  in  his  public  exposition  of  the  law. 

Je'sus  Christ— .Sat'iowr,  ayiointol.  (Third  Quarter,  Lessons  I,  II,  IV,  V.  VI, 
VIII,  XI,  XII ;  Fourth  Quarter,  Lessons  I,  VI,  VII,  XII.) 
The  proper  name  of  our  Redeemer,  so  called  because  lie  saves  his  people  from 
their  sins,  (Matt.  1.  21.)  He  was  the  Messiah  promised  of  God,  pruphesied 
by  the  prophets,  the  Son  of  God,  "coiiceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  born  of 
the  Virgin  Mary ;  suffered  under  Pontius  Pilate,  was  crucified,  dead,  and 
buried ;  he  descended  into  hell,  the  third  day  he  rose  from  the  dead  ;  he 
ascended  into  heaven,  and  sitteth  on  the  right  hand  of  God  the  Father 
Almighty;  from  thence  he  shall  come  to  judge  the  quick  and  the  dead." 
The  life,  the  person,  and  the  work  of  our  Lord  occupy  the  whole  of  the 
New  Testament. 

Jews— (From  Jcdah.)     (First  Quarter,  Lessons    II,   IV;    Second   Quarter, 
Lssson  III ;  Fourth  Quarter,  Lesson  IX.) 
A  name  lirst  given  to  the  tribe  or  kingdom  of  Judah.     It  was,  after  the 
captivity,  applied  indiscriminatelv  to  all  Israelites.     First  used  in  2  Kings 
16.  6. 

Job — Persecuted.     (Second  Quarter,  Lesson  IT.) 

An  eminent  patriarch,  who  lived  in  the  laud  of  Uz.  The  story  of  his  life  is 
found  iti  that  book  of  the  Bible  that  bears  his  name.  When  he  lived,  and 
when  or  by  whom  the  book  was  written,  is  unknown. 

3 o-^' ^9.— Beauty.     (First  Quarter.  Lesson  I.) 
A  seaport  of  Palestine,  about  seventy  miles  north-west  of  Jerusalem.     Here 
all  the  materials  from  Tyre  for  Solomon's  temple  were  brought.      From 
this  place  Jonah  embarked  for  Tarshish,  and  hervi  St.  Peter  raised  Dorcas 
from  the  dead.     It  is  now  called  Jaffa. 

Joz'a-bad — Having  a  dowry.     (First  Quarter,  Lesson  V.) 

A  Levite  who  assisted  Ezra  in  his  public  exposition  of  the  law. 

Joz'a-dak — God  is  nrfhteous.     (First   Quarter,  Lesson  I.) 

Or  Jehozadak  ;  was  the  son  of  the  high-priest  Seraiah,(l  Chron.  fi.  14.  15,)  in 
the  reign  of  Zedekiah.  ^yhen  his  father  was  slain  at  Kiblah  he  was  led 
away  captive  to  Babylon,  where  he,  doubtless,  spent  the  remainder  of  his 
days.  He  never  attained  the  high-priesthood,  the  temple  being  burned  to 
the  ground,  and  he  remaining  a  captive  all  his  life.  He  was  the  father  of 
Jeshua,  the  high-priest,  who,  with  Zerubbabel,  headed  the  return  from  the 
captivity. 

Ju'dah — Celebrated.  (First  Quarter,  Lessons  I,  III,  IV,  VI;  Fourth  Quarter, 
Lesson  X.) 
The  fourth  son  of  Jacob  and  Leah.  The  tribe  of  Judah  was  the  largest  of 
the  twelve,  and  at  tlie  division  of  the  kingdom,  with  Benjamin  and  part  of 
Simeon,  founded  the  kingdom  of  Judah.  Jacob's  prophecy  concernuig 
Judah  (Gen.  49.  10)  was  fulfilled  in  Christ. 


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Kad'mi-el — Ood  of  antiquity.     (Pirst  Quarter,  Lesson  I.) 
A  Levite  appointed  by  Zerubbabel  to  superintend  the  workmen  in  the  re- 
building of  the  temple.     He  and  his  sons  otiieiated  in  the  thankss^iving 
service,  when  the  foundation  was  laid,  and  also  took  a  prominent  part  in 
the  confession  of  the  people  on  the  day  of  huniilitation,  (Neh.  y.  4.  5.) 

Kei'i=ta— 2^e  voice  of  the  Lord.     (First  Quarter,  Lesson  V.) 

A  Levite,  who  returned  from  the  captivity  with  Ezra,  and  who  assisted  him  in 
the  public  exposition  of  the  law.  He  was  one  of  those  who  entered  into  a 
solemn  league  to  follow  the  law  of  God,  (Neh.  10.  10.) 

La-od'i-ce'a — Just  people.     (Fourth  Quarter,  Lesson  VIIL) 

A  noted  city  of  proconsular  Asia,  situated  on  the  river  Lycus.  It  was  first 
called  Diospolis,  then  Khoas,  and  was  named  Laodicea  by  Antioclius  II., 
King  of  Syria,  after  his  wife  Laodicea.  It  was  famous  for  the  wools  grown 
in  the  regions  round  about.  C>ue  of  the  apocalyptic  letters  was  addressed 
to  the  Church  in  this  place. 

Ijeb'a-iion — White.     (First  Quarter,  Lesson  I.) 

A  double  range  of  mountains  in  the  north  of  Palestine,  and  called  Lebanon, 
or  white,  ft-om  the  brilliancy  of  its  snowy  peaks.  Mount  Hermon,  the 
highest  peak,  is  a  conspicuous  object  from  all  parts  of  Palestine. 

Jjp/xites—Ft'om  Levi,  wreathed.     (First  Quarter,  Lessons  I,  II,  V,  VI.) 
Pescendants  of  Levi,  who  were  consecrated  to  the  temple  service.     They 
were  tlie  priests  of  the  people,  and  received  no  inheritance  when  the  land 
was  divided,  except  forty-eight  cities  scattered  among  the  other  tribes. 

M?^'?i-He'i9.lL—TheworhoftheLord.     1.  (First  Quarter,  Lesson  V.) 
One  of  those  who  stood  on  the  right  hand  of  Ezra  when  he  read  the  law  to 

the  people. 
2.   (First  Quarter,  Lesson  V.) 
A  Levite  who  assisted  Ezra  in  his  public  exposition  of  the  law. 

IHal-chi'ah  —  The  Lord  my  counselor. —  (First  Quarter,  Lesson  Y.) 

One  of  the  priests  who  stood  at  the  left  hand  of  Ezra  when  he  read  the  law 
to  the  people  in  the  street  before  the  water-gate. 

Mat'ti-thi'ah— TAg  ffift  of  the  Lord.     (First  Quarter,  Lesson  V.) 
A  priest  who  stood  at  the  right  hand  of  Ezra  when  he  read  the  law  to  the 
people. 

31el-cliiz'e-dek — King  of  righteousne/^s.  (Fourth  Quarter,  Lesson  I.) 
A  remarkable  contemporary  of  Abraham,  King  of  Salem  and  priest  of  the 
most  high  God,  whose  name  was  significant  of  his  personal  character. 
His  history  is  wrapped  in  mystery,  but  the  little  told  of  him  shows  him  to 
be  one  who  knew  and  worBhiped  the  true  God,  and  honored  those  who  had 
a  similar  faith. 


120  Berean   Question  Book.  [1879. 

Me-shunam— P<?ac(ea5k     (First  Quarter,  Lesson  V.) 
One  of  those  who  stood  at  the  left  hand  of  Ezra  when  he  read  the  hiw  to  tho 
people. 

Mish'a-el— D^^tVe^f.     (First  Quarter,  Lesson  V.) 
One  of  those  who  stood  at  the  left  hand  of  Ezra  when  he  read  the  law  to  the 
people. 

Mor'de-cai— ^t*«^'.  (Second  Quarter,  Lesson  III.) 
The  son  of  Jair,  of  the  race  of  Saul,  and  a  chief  of  the  tribe  of  Benjamin. 
He  was  carried  captive  to  Babylon  by  Nebuchadnezzar,  with  Jehoi'achin, 
King  of  Judah.  The  Book  of  Esther  gives  the  whole  history  of  Mordecai's 
elevation,  the  punishment  of  Haman,"and  the  wonderful  deliverance  of  the 
Jews,  in  clear  and  regular  narrative. 

'Slo' 9,^9,— Saved  from  tTie  water.     (First  Quarter,  Lesson  I,  II,  V.) 

The  illustrious  prophet  and  lawgiver  of  the  Jewish  nation.  He  was  the  son 
of  Amram  and  Jochebed,  and  was  born  about  1571  B.  C.  The  first  forty 
jears  of  his  life  wore  passed  at  the  court  of  Pharaoh  ;  the  next  forty  years 
m  the  land  of  Midian.  Here  he  was  called  by  God  (Exod.  3.  1-10)  to  be 
the  deliverer  of  the  Israelites  from  Egyptian  bondage.  He  led  the  people, 
through  their  forty  years  of  wandering,  to  the  borders  of  the  Promised 
Land,  which,  on  account  of  sin,  he  was  not  allowed  to  enter,  (Deut. 
82.  51,  52.)  He  died  on  Mount  Pisgah,  at  the  age  of  one  hundred  and  twenty, 
(Deut.  34.  1-7.)  He  is  supposed  "to  have  written  the  first  five  books  of  tiie 
Bible. 


Ne'he-mi'ah— Ca«so?<xi5;o7t.     (First  Quarter,  Lesson  III.) 

Of  the  tribe  of  Judah  ;  was  probably  born  at  Babylon  during  the  captivity. 
He  was  selected  by  the  King  of  Persia  to  the  office  of  cup-bearer,  a  position 
of  great  honor  and  emolument.  He  was  made  governor  of  Judea  by  Ar- 
taxerxes  Longimanus,  and  his  book,  which  in  the  Hebrew  Canon  was 
joined  to  that  of  Ezra,  gives  an  account  of  his  administration  tJirough 
nearly  thirty-six  years. 

Nissan— J/*mc?e.     (First  Quarter,  Lesson  III.) 
The  seventh  month  of  the  civil  year  of  the  Jews,  answering  to  our  March.    By 
Moses  it  is  called  Abib.     Th'e  name  Nisan  was  introduced  only  after  the 
time  of  Ezra  and  the  return  from  the  captivity. 

No'ah— 7?&9^.  (Fourth  Quarter,  Lesson  IH.) 
The  son  of  Lamech.  Amid  the  general  corruption  of  the  human  race  Noah 
only  was  found  righteous.  He,  therefore,  "  found  grace  in  the  sight  of  the 
Lord,"  and  he  and  his  family  were  the  ones  who  were  saved  when  the 
deluge  threatened  by  God  came  upon  the  world.  He  lived  950  years — 600 
years  before,  and  350  years  after,  the  deluge. 


1879.]  Berean  Question  Book,  121 

Pe-da'iah— i?66?emf)i!Jo?i  ofiTie  Lord.     (First  Quarter,  Lesson  Y.) 
One  of  those  who  stood  on  the  right  hand  of  Ezra  when  he  read  the  law  to 
the  people. 

Pel'a-i'ah — 'Entreating  the  Lord.    (First  Quarter,  Lesson  V.) 
A  Levite  who  assisted  Ezra  in  his  public  exposition  of  the  law.     He  after- 
ward sealed  the  covenant  with  Nehemiah,  (Neh.  10.  10.) 

Per'ga-mos— ^f^i-a/wn.  (Fourth  Quarter,  Lesson  VIIL) 
An  ancient  city  of  Mysia,  more  commonly  called  Perj^amum,  nituated  on  the 
river  Caicus.  It  became  the  official  capital  of  the  Koman  province  of  Asia, 
and  was  famous  for  its  magnificent  library  and  temple  of  ^.sculapius.  To 
the  Church  at  Pergamos  one  of  the  apocalyptic  epistles  was  addressed.  It 
is  still  a  city  of  considerable  size,  called  Bergamah. 

Per'si-a— ^ors^,  or  Jiorseman.     (First  Quarter,  Lessons  I,  II.) 

An  ancient  kingdom  of  Asia,  bounded  on  the  north  by  Media,  on  the  west 
by  Susiana,  on  the  east  by  Carmania,  and  on  the  south  by  the  Persian 
Gulf.  The  northern  provinces  are  remarkable  for  their  beauty  and  fertil- 
ity, the  southern  for  their  sterility. 

VhiV9.'Aey^\vi'a.—Brotherhj  love.  (Fourth  Quarter,  Lessons  VIII,  IX.) 
A  city  of  Lydia,  on  the  con'tines  of  Phrygia,  built  by  Attains  Philadelphua, 
King  of  Pergamus.  It  has  several  times  been  nearly  destroyed  by  earth- 
quakes. It  is  now  a  considerable  town  named  Allahshat,  containing  ruins 
of  its  ancient  wall  and  churches.  To  the  Church  at  this  place  one  of  the 
apocalyptic  letters  was  addi-essed. 

Pon'ti-us  Pi'late— (Third  Quarter,  Lesson  XT.) 
The  Roman  procurator,  or  resident  governor,  of  Judea  during  the  period  of 
Christ's  public  ministry  and  death.     He  succeeded  Valerius  Gratuis  about 
26  A.  D.,  and  held  the  appointment  for  ten  years.     He  was  unscrupulous 
and  tyrannical  in  his  character  and  behavior. 

'Rn'hah— Large,  extended.     (Fourth  Quarter,  Lesson  IV.) 

A  celebrated  woman  of  .Jericho,  who  received  the  spies  sent  by  Joshua  to 
spy  out  the  land,  hid  them  in  her  house  from  the  pursuit  of  her  country- 
men, was  saved  with  all  her  family  when  the  Israelites  sacked  the  city, 
and  became  the  wife  of  Salmon,  and  the  ancestress  of  the  Messiah. 

Sanmha]'lat— Secret  enemy.     (First  Quarter,  Lesson  IV.) 

A  iSIoabite  of  lloronaim,  who  held  an  official  appointment  in  Samaria  under 
the  Persian  monarchy.  He  endeavored,  with  others,  to  obstruct  the  work 
which  Nehemiah  had  come  to  accomplish  in  behalf  of  Jerusalem.  Not- 
withstanding his  strategy  and  evil  influence,  the  work  of  building  the 
•wall  was  accomplished. 


122  Berean  Question  Book,  [18V9. 

Sar'dis— J^^'n^e  of  joy.     (Fourth  Quarter,  Lesson  IX.) 

The  ancient  capital  of  Lydia,  situated  on  the  river  Pactolus.  In  the  reign 
of  Tiberius  it  was  destroyed  by  an  earthquake,  but  restored  by  that  em- 
peror. In  tlie  eleventh  century  it  fell  into  the  hands  of  the  Turks,  and  in 
the  thirteenth  it  was  destroyed  by  Tamerlane.  Only  a  village,  called  Hart., 
now  remains.  To  the  Church  at  this  place  one  of  "the  apocalyptic  letters 
was  addressed. 

Sa'taii — Advermry.     (Fourth  Quarter,  Lesson  IX.) 
The  great  adversary  of  human  souls ;  also  called  the  devil,  (Eph.  6.  IL)   A 
naien  angel,  (Lul^e  10.  19.) 

Shab-beth'a-i — My  rest.     (First  Quarter,  Lesson  V.) 

A  Levite  who  assisted  Ezra  in  the  public  exposition  of  the  law ;  he  also 
assisted  Ezra  in  investigating  the  marriages  with  foreigners  which  had 
taken  place  among  the  people,  (Ezra  10.  15.) 

She-al'ti-el — Ashed  of  God.     (First  Quarter,  Lesson  I.) 

The  father  of  Zerubbabel,  under  whom  the  Jews  returned  from  captivity. 

She'ma — Obedient.     (First  Quarter,  Lesson  V.) 

One  of  those  who  stood  at  Ezra's  right  hand  when  he  read  the  law  to  the 
people. 

Sher'e-bi'ah — Singing  witli  the  Lord.     (First  Quarter,  Lesson  Y.) 

A  Levite  of  the  family  of  Mahli,  (Ezra  8.  18,  24.)  He  was  one  of  the  first  of 
the  ministers  of  the  temple  to  join  Ezra  on  the  return  from  the  captivity, 
and  with  eleven  others  had  charge  of  the  vessels  and  gifts  which  the 
Persian  King  has  contributed  for  the  temple  service.  He  assisted  Ezra  in 
the  public  exposition  of  the  law  ;  he  took  part  in  the  singing  at  the  solemn 
fast  after  the  Feast  of  Tabernacles,  (Neh.  9.  4.  5,)  and  signed  the  covenant 
with  Nehemiah. 

Smyr'na— J/yn-A.     (Fourth  Quarter,  Lesson  VIII.) 

A  famous  commercial  city  of  Ionia,  on  the  bay  named  after  and  at  the  mouth 
of  the  river  Meles.  It'^vas  a  very  ancient  city,  and  400  years  after  its  de- 
struction by  the  Lydians  was  rebuilt  about  two  miles  from  old  Smyrna,  and 
rose  to  be  one  of  the  most  populous  cities  in  Asia.  To  the  Church  at  this 
place  one  of  the  apocalyptic  letters  was  addressed.  Modern  Smyrna,  now 
called  Ismir,  is  a  large  city  of  120,000  inhabitants. 

Thy'a-ti'ra — Perfume.     (Fourth  Quarter,  Lesson  VIII.) 

A  town  of  Lydia,  situated  on  the  river  Lycus,  founded  by  Seleucus  Nicator. 
Its  chief  trade  was  the  dyeing  of  purple.  One  of  the  apocalyptic  letters 
is  addressed  to  the  Christian  Churcii  at  this  place.  It  is  BtUl  a  consider- 
able town,  with  many  ruins,  and  is  called  Ak  uUar. 


1879.]  Berean  Question  Book.  123 

To-bi^ah— TAe  Lord  is  good.     (First  Quai-ter,  Lesson  IV.) 
All  Ammonite,  who  joined  with  Sanballat  and  otlicr  enemies  of  the  Jews  in 
obstructing  Nehemiah's  purpose  of  rebuilding  the  wall  of  Jerusalem. 

Tyre — Strength.  (First  Quarter,  Lessons  I,  VI ;  Second  Quarter,  Lesson  IX.) 
A  celebrated  commercial  city  of  Phenicia  situated  on  the  eastern  shore  of 
the  Mediterranean  Sea.  It.was  founded  2750  B.  C,  but  became  prominent 
in  Bible  history  daring  the  reign  of  David.  It  is  first  mentioned  in  the 
Bible  in  Joshua  10.  20.  It  is  now  a  small  place,  of  three  thousand  people, 
and  the  prophecy  of  Ezekiel  has  been  fulfilled,  (Ezek.  27.  32.) 

Ty'ius — Same  as  Tyre.     (Second  Quarter,  Lesson  IX.) 
The  name  of  Tyre  as  used  by  the  Prophets  Jeremiah,  Ezekiel,  Hosea,  Amos, 
and  Zechariah. 

U-ri'jah — The  Lord  my  llglit.     (First  Quarter,  Lesson  V.) 
One  of  the  priests  who  stood  at  Ezra's  right  hand  when  he  read  the  law  to 
the  people. 

Zech'a-ri'ah — Jehovah  remembered.  1.   (First  Quarter,  Lesson  II.) 

The  eleventh  in  order  of  the  twelve  minor  prophets,  was  the  son  of  Bara- 
chiah,  and  the  grandson  of  Iddo.  He  was  born  during  the  captivity,  and 
came  to  Jerusalem  when  the  Jews  were  permitted  to  return  by  Cyrus.  He 
■was  contemporary  with  Haggai,  and  used  his  prophetic  power  two  years 
in  encouraging  Zerubbabel  in  tlie  rebuilding  of  the  Temple.  Ho  is  the 
author  of  the  book  which  bears  his  name. 
2.   (First  Quarter,  Lesson  V.) 

One  of  the  chiefs  of  the  people  whom  Ezra  summoned  in  council  at  the 
river  Ahava,  before  the  second  caravan  returned  from  Babylon,  (Ezra 
8.  16.)  He  stood  at  Ezra's  left  hand  when  he  expounded  the  law  to  the 
people. 

Ze-rub'ba-bel — Begotten,  in  Babylon.  (First  Quarter,  Lesson  I ;  Second 
Quarter,  Lesson  TX.) 
An  eminent  descendant  of  the  royal  line  of  David,  born  in  Babylon  during 
the  captivity.  He  was  the  leader  of  the  Jews  who  returned  to  Jerusalem 
under  the  decree  of  Cyrus.  He  also  led  the  people  in  the  work  of  re- 
building the  Temple,  and  appears  to  have  been  provincial  governor  of 
Judea  under  the  Persian  rule. 

Zi'don — Fixliin^.  (First  Quarter,  Lesson  I.) 
A  celebrated  city  and  port  of  Phenicia.  and  one  of  the  most  ancient  cities  in 
the  world,  supposed  to  have  been  founded  by  Sidon,  the  eldest  son  of 
Canaan.  It  became  a  city  of  great  wealth  and  niagiiifieence,  and  its  artisans 
were  famous  for  their  workmanship.  Zidon,  (or  Sidon,)  now  called  Saida, 
has  a  population  of  about  5,000,  but  it  has  forever  lost  its  former  greatness. 


124  B  ere  an  Question  Book.  [1879. 

Xi' on— Monument.  (First  Quarter,  Lessons  YIII,  XI ;  Seeond  Quarter, 
Lessons  VII,  VTII.) 
A  mount  on  the  south  of  old  Jerusalem,  and  higher  than  that  on  which  the  an- 
cient city  stood.  On  this  mount  the  Jebusites  built  their  citadel,  which 
was  captured  by  David,  who  transferred  his  court  thither  fiom  Hebron, 
and  brought  the'^ark  of  the  Lord,  and  set  it  in  a  tabernacle  prepared  for  it. 
It  is  on  this  account  that  this  mount  is  so  frequently  styled  in  the  Psalms 
the  "holy  hill  ;"  and,  by  way  of  excellence,  is  used  in  the  poetical  Ijin- 
guage  of  Scripture  to  denote  the  whole  city  of  Jerusalem. 

Zo'phar — Crown.     (Second  Quarter,  Lesson  11.) 
One  of  the  three  friends  of  Job. 


B  ere  an  Question  Book,  125 

CHRISTIAN  TEMPERANCE  CATECHISM. 

By   Julia   Colman. 


The  Law  of  Temperance. 
What  is  temperance  ? 
Tbe  proper  control  of  the  appetites. 

What  does  it  demand? 

The  moderate  use  of  good  things,  and  total  abstinence  from  poisons. 

May  we  not  eat  and  drink  as  we  please  ? 

We  belong  to  Grod,  and  we  must  glorify  him  with  our  bodies  as  well  as  our  spirits. 
1  Cor.  6.  20. 

What  was  the  first  law  given  to  Adam  and  Eve  ? 

That  they  should  not  indulge  their  appetites  in  forbidden  things. 

Did  they  keep  this  law  ? 

They  disobeyed,  and  were  turned  out  of  Paradise. 

What  lesson  shotdd  men  learn  from  this? 

That  their  greatest  temptations  would  come  through  their  appetites. 

Did  men  go  on  indidging  their  appetites? 
Intemperance  has  been  the  common  sin  of  men  in  all  ages. 

Do  ice  suffer  from  iniemperance  at  the  present  time? 
We  suffer  more  from  this  than  from  all  other  forms  of  sin. 

In  what  ivays  do  we  suffer  ? 

It  is  the  cause  of  three  fourths  of  all  the  disease  and  poverty  and  sorrow  and  crime 
in  our  land. 

Wliat  do  men  use  in  causing  this  mischief? 

Many  poisons,  such  as  alcohol,  tobacco,  hashish,  and  opium. 

Alcoholic  poison. 

WJiat  is  the  cause  of  tlie  most  intemperance  in  this  country? 
The  use  of  alcohol. 

What  is  alcohol? 
A  liquid  poison. 

How  is  it  obtained  ? 

Men  make  it  by  causing  sweet  liquids  to  decay. 

What  sweet  liquids  are  so  used? 

The  juices  of  fmits,  such  as  grapes  and  apples. 

What  dHnks  are  made  from  them  f 

Wine  Is  made  out  of  grape  juice,  and  cider  out  of  apple  juice. 


126  Berean  Question  Book. 

Is  there  alcohol  in  the  apples  or  grapes? 
There  is  not. 

H')iv  do  ice  laiow? 

Because  eating  apples  and  grapes  does  not  make  us  tipsy. 

Where  does  the  alcohol  coinefr(rm  ? 

The  suzar  in  the  fruit  juice  decays,  and  is  changed  into  alcohol  by  fermentation. 

Ik  it  ever  found  in  nature? 

It  does  not  seem  to  be  found  in  any  thing  that  God  has  made. 

ulience  comes  the,  alcohol  in  heer? 

The  starch  in  grain  is  changed  into  sugar  by  sprouting,  and  then  washed  out  and 
changed  into  alcohol  by  fermentation  or  decay. 

How  mnch  alcohol  is  there  in  beer  and  wineaf 
From  five  to  fifteen  per  cent, 

Hoiv  can  stronger  drinlts  be  made  ? 

By  heating  beer  and  wines  so  that  the  alcohol  will  go  ofl  In  a  vapor  and  be  condensed. 

What  is  tills  process  called  f 
Distillation. 

niiat  a>mm(ni  drinks  are  obtained  by  distillation? 
Brandy,  gin,  rum,  and  whisky. 

How  much  alcohol  do  they  contain  1 
From  thiity-flve  to  sixty  per  cent. 

Effects  op  Alcohol. 
Arc  all  these  drinhs  hurtfxd  f 
They  are  hurtful  just  in  proportion  to  the  alcohol  they  contain. 

What  Jtarm  dnes  thU  alcohol  do  f 

It  injures  the  stomach,  crazes  the  brain,  and  deranges  the  circulation  of  the  blood. 

Does  it  cause  dl'^easef 

More  than  forty  kinds  of  disease  are  caused  by  the  use  of  alcoholic  drinks. 

Why  do  not  people  avoid  alcohol  as  they  do  other  pt^isons  ? 

Because  it  deceives  them  by  deranging  the  action  of  the  nerves  and  brain,  so  that 
they  cannot  tell  by  their  feelings  how  much  it  hurts  them. 

Is  any  thing  said  ahmit  this  in  the  Bible  f 

Solomon  says,  "Wine  is  a  mocker,  —  and  whosoever  is  deceived  thereby  is  not 
\\1se."  Prov.  20.  1. 

What  are  its  xnsiltle  effects? 

It  squanders  the  property,  wastes  the  time,  deflles  the  body,  and  ruins  the  soul  of 
those  who  dnnk  it. 

Do  alcoholic  drinks  cost  much? 

We  pay  out  for  them  in  this  country  about  six  hundred  millions  of  dollars  every  year. 

What  else  do  they  cost  1 

The  time  that  is  spent  in  drinking  and  drunkenness,  and  the  expense  of  the  conse- 
quent sickness  and  death  and  crime  and  accitteutSy  sucli  as  Ores  and  Biupwrock« 
and  colllbloas. 


B  ere  an  Question  Book.  127 

Alcoholic  Defilement. 
Tlovo  does  alcohol  deUle  the  Jjody  ? 

It  makes  the  drinker  impure  in  his  appetites,  gross,  coarse,  selfish,  and  often  rsLZsed 
and  filthy.  ^^ 

Is  all  this  wrong  ? 

It  Is  a  wrong  to  other  men  and  a  sin  against  God. 
What  does  God  require  of  us? 

That  we  present  our  bodies,  a  living  sacrifice,  holy  and  acceptable  in  his  sight. 
Romans  12. 1. 

What  does  he  say  of  our  bodies  f 

That  they  are  temples  of  God  for  the  indwelling  of  the  Holy  Spirit.    1  Cor.  3.  16. 

What  is  the  punishment  of  those  who  sin  in  this  respect? 

Whoso  deflleth  the  temple  of  God,  him  shall  God  destroy.    1  Cor.  3.  17. 

Temperance  Purity. 

WJiat  does  Christ  promise  those  who  love  him  and  keep  his  commandments? 
He  says,  "  My  Father  will  love  him,  and  we  will  come  unto  him,  and  make  our  abode 
with  him."   John  14.  23. 

JMiat  shoidd  we  do  to  welcome  snch  guests? 

"VVe  should  keep  ourselves  pure  in  both  soul  and  body. 

Are  there  any  examples  in  the  Bible  of  those  who  did  so? 
There  are  many. 

Mention  one. 

Samuel  was  a  Nazarite,  and  never  tasted  intoxicating  liquors.    1  Sam.  1 ;  Num.  6. 

What  favor  did  God  show  him? 

He  made  him  his  prophet  in  youth,  and  guided  and  talked  with  him  all  his  long  life 
as  with  a  friend. 

Mention  a  case  in  tlie  New  Testament. 

John  the  Baptist,  the  forerunner  of  Chilst,  drank  neither  wine  nor  strong  drink. 
Luke  1.  15. 

What  was  PavVs  rule  of  life  1 

He  kept  his  body  under,  and  brought  it  into  subjection.    1  Cor.  9.  27. 

What  shall  we  sau  of  Christ  ? 

That  he  was  "  holy,  harmless,  and  undefiled;"  and  this  he  could  not  be  if  he  drank, 
or  if  he  gave  to  others,  so  foul  a  poison. 

Is  he  not  sometimes  accused  of  making  and  using  alcholic  wine? 
He  is;  but  the  accusation  has  never  been  proven. 

THE  Bible  Rule. 

Is  temperance  plainly  taught  in  the  Bible? 

It  is  plainly  commanded,  and  Intemperance  is  forbidden  in  a  very  large  number  of 
passages. 

What  is  the  Bihle  rule  ahout  inioxicnting  drinks  ? 

"ioo/f  iwt  thou  upon  the  wine  when  it  la  red,.... when  It  moveth  itself  aright." 
Prorv.  23. 31. 


128  Berean  Question  Book. 

Why  should  we  helieve  that  this  means  alcoholic  loine  ? 
Because  it  speaks  of  moving  itself,  as  wine  does  in  fermentation. 

Does  this  command  cover  as  much  ground  as  our  jilcdges  at  the  present  day  ? 
It  covers  much  more,  because  it  forbids  us  even  to  look  upon  it  wishfully. 
What  is  the  effect  of  intemperance  upon  the  soul  ? 
It  destroys  every  good  and  holy  purpose,  and  leads  to  all  kinds  of  wickedness. 

What  is  the  future  prospect  of  the  dininkard  ? 

"Nor  thieves,  nor  covetous,  nor  drunkards, shall  inherit  the  kingdom  of  God." 

1  Cor.  6.  10 ;  Gal.  5.  21. 

What  is  the  Bible  view  of  temperance  ? 

"  The  fruit  of  the  Spirit  is  love,  joy,  peace,  long-suffering,  gentleness,  goodness,  faith, 
meekness,  temperance."    Gal.  5.  22,  23. 

Our  Temperance  Work. 

What  shotdd  we  learn  from  such  Scripture  texts  1 
That  temperance  is  a  part  of  the  Christian  religion. 

What  other  proof  is  there  of  this  ? 

Temperance  societies  flourish  only  in  Christian  nations. 

Who  started  the  temperance  reformation  in  this  country? 
Christian  people,  led  by  Christian  ministers. 

What  are  its  present  jyrospects  7 

It  shows  its  greatest  vitality,  and  attains  its  greatest  triumphs,  when  it  uses  religious 
methods. 

Wliat  shoidd  we  do  to  secure  its  benefits  for  ourselves  ? 

We  should  use  that  self-denial  which  keeps  our  bodies  pure  and  in  the  best  condition 
for  serving  God. 

How  can  we  work  successfully  against  intemperance  ? 

By  learning  and  by  showing  others  how  the  use  of  intoxicants  ruins  soul  and  body. 

Why  need  we  study  the  nature  and  effects  of  intoxicants? 

So  that  we  may  not  be  deceived  by  them,  for  they  are  deceitful. 

Do  we  need  help  in  this  work  ? 

We  cannot  do  it  as  we  ought  without  the  aid  of  the  Holy  Spirit. 

What,  then,  is  the  general  plan  for  successful  temperance  work? 
Christianity  and  intelligence  must  work  together  in  order  to  make   temperance 
spread  and  prevail. 


Berean  Question  Book.  129 


MISSIONARY  CATECHISM. 


Question.  For   what   purpose   was    the    Christian    Church    appointed    and 

organized  1 
Answer.  To  bring  the  whole  world  to  the  knowledge  of  Jesus  Christ. 
Q.  What  was  the  last  command  of  Jesus  to  his  disciples,  as  given  by  Matthew  ? 
A.  Go  ye  therefore,  and  teach  all  nations,  baptizing  them  in  the  name  of  the 

Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost.     Matt.  28.  19. 
Q.  What  similar  command  is  given  in  Mark's  Gospel  ? 
A.  Go  ye  into  all  the  world,  and  preach  the  Gospel  to  everv  creature.    Mark 

16.  15. 

Q.  What  part  of  the  world's  population  have  received  the  gospel  and  become 

nominally  Christian  ? 
A.  About  one  fourth ;  or  three  hundred  and  thirty  million  people. 
Q.  How  much  of  the  world  yet  remains  without  Christianity  ? 
A.  Three  fourths  ;  or  nine  hundred  and  thirty  million  people. 
Q.  Into  what  religions  are  these  unchristianized  peoples  divided  ? 
A.  Heathens,   or  idol-worshipers,   eight    hundred  and  seventeen   millions ; 

Mohammedans,  or  believers  in  the  false  prophet,  one  hundred  and  seven 

millions ;  Jews,  six  millions. 

Q.  What  is  the  condition  of  those  lands  which  are  without  the  Gospel  ? 
A.  They  are  in  deep  ignorance,  and  accustomed  to  the  practice  of  the  vilest 
crimes. 

Q.  What  crimes  are  most  prevalent  in  the  heathen  lands  ? 
A.  The  worship  of  idols,  the  murder  of  little  children,  falsehood,  and  Ucen- 
tiousness. 
9 


130  Berean  Questioji  Book. 

Q.  What  is  the  duty  of  the  Church  toward  these  nations  ? 
A.  To  send  them  the  Gospel. 

Q.  How  is  this  declared  in  the  New  Testament? 

A.  How  then  shall  they  call  on  him  in  whom  they  have  not  believed  ?  and 

how  shall  they  believe  in  him  of  whom  they  have  not  heard  ?  and  how 

shall  they  hear  without  a  preacher  ?    Kom.  10.  14. 

Q.  What  is  the  duty  of  every  Christian  toward  thase  people  ? 
A.  Either  himself  to  go  to  them  with  the  Gospel,  or  to  help  in  sending  some 
one  who  can  teach  them. 

Q.  What  motive  should  impell  all  to  aid  in  sending  the  Go.«ipel  to  the  world. 
A.  The  motive  of  gratitude  to  God,  in  that  we  ourselves  have  received  it,  and 
should  desire  to  extend  its  blessings  to  others. 

Q.  When  did  the  modern  missionary  movement  begin  in  England? 
A.  In  1793,  with  William  Carey,  who  went  as  a  missionary  to  India. 

Q.  When  did  the  missionary  movement  begin  in  America? 
A.  In  1810,  when  Adoniram  Judson  and  four  other  missionaries  embarked  for 
Asia. 

Q.  How  many  missionaries  of  all  Churches  are  now  engaged  in  the  foreign 

missionary  work  ? 
A.  About  five  thousand;  besides  twelve  thousand  native  Christian  teachers 

who  assist  them. 

Q.  How  many  people  have  professed  to  become  Christians  from  the  mission- 
ary field? 

A.  More  than  a  million  and  a  quarter,  of  whom  five  hundred  thousand  are 
now  members  of  Christian  Churches. 

Q.  What  has  been  the  success  of  the  Gospel  in  the  islands  of  the  Pacific 

Ocean  ? 
A.  Sixty  years  ago  there  was  not  a  single  native  Christian  in  Polynesia,  now 

three  hundred  islands  have  entirely  abandoned  idolatry. 

Q.  How  is  this  success  illustrated  in  one  of  these  groups  of  islands  ? 

A.  In  the  Fiji  islands,  forty  years  ago,  the  people  fed  on  human  flesh;  now 
they  contain  thirty  thousand  native  Christians,  contributing  fifteen 
thousand  dollars  a  year  to  religious  objects,  and  have  forty  thousand  of 
their  children  in  Sunday-schools. 


Berean  Question  Book.  131 

Q,  What  has  been  the  success  of  the  Gospel  in  the  Island  of  Madagascar  ? 
A.  Notwithstanding  bitter  persecution  for  many  years,  it  now  contains  two 
hundred  thousand  native  Christians. 

Q.  How  has  the  work  of  missions  progressed  in  China  ? 

A.  Missions  have  been  established  in  forty  large  cities  and  in  three  hundred 
and  sixty  villages. 

Q.  What  has  been  the  success  of  the  Gospel  in  India  ? 

A.  In  seventy  years  after  the  first  baptism  of  a  native  convert,  there  were 
seventy-three  thousand  native  Christian  communicants,  and  a  nominal 
Christian  population  of  over  three  hundred  thousand. 

Q.  What  was  the  earliest  associatioia  in  America  for  the  promotion  of  missions  ? 
A.  The  American  Board  of  Commissioners  for  Foreign  Missions,  instituted  in 
the  year  1810. 

Q.  What  associations  for  this  purpose  followed  it  ? 

A.  The  Baptist  Missionary  Union,  in  1814;  the  Methodist  Episcopal  Mission- 
ary Society,  in  1819,  and  the  Presbyterian  Board  in  1832. 

Q.  Who  was  the  first  foreign  missionary  under  the  auspices  of  the  Methodist 

Episcopal  Church  ? 
A.  The  Eev.  Melville  B.  Cox,  who  established  the  first  mission  in  Liberia  on 

the  western  coast  of  Africa,  in  1832. 

Q.  What  was  the  fate  of  this  young  missionary  ? 

A.  He  died  six  months  after  landing  in  Africa,  uttering,  as  his  last  words, 
"  Let  a  thousand  fall,  but  let  Africa  be  redeemed  !" 

Q.  How  many  missionaries  are  now  sustained  by  the  Methodist  Episcopal 
Missionary  Society  ? 

A.  Two  hundred  and  seventy-eight  missionaries  ;  one  hundred  and  seventy- 
three  assistants,  and  two  hundred  and  ninety  native  preachers. 

Q.  How  many  members  are  connected  with  Methodist  Episcopal  Missionary 
Churches  in  foreign  lands  ? 

A.  Over  twenty-three  thousand  members,  besides  more  than  eighty-five  hun- 
dred probationers. 

Q.  In  what  foreign  countrie."5  are  these  missions  established? 
A.  In  Mexico,  South  America,  Northern  and  Central  Europe,  Italy,  Bulgaria, 
India,  China,  Japan,  and  Africa. 


132 


Berean  Question  Book. 


Q.  What  Methodist  missions  are  also  maintained  in  the  United  States  ? 
A.  Those  among  the  Indians,  Chinese,  Germans,  and  Scandinavians. 

Q.  What  was  the  amount  of  money  received  by  the  Methodist  Episcopal 

Missionary  Society  dm-ing  its  first  year,  1819  ? 
A.  Eight  hundred  and  twenty-three  dollars  and  four  cents. 

Q.  What  was  the  largest  annual  collection  ever  received  by  it  ? 
A.  The  collection  of  1866,  which  was  more  than  six  hundred  and  eighty-two 
thousand  dollars, 

Q.  What  should  be  our  motto  in  relation  to  gifts  to  the  missionary  cause  1 
A.  Every  man  according  as  he  purposeth  in  his  heart,  so  let  him  give  ;  not 
grudgingly,  or  of  necessity  :  for  God  loveth  a  cheerful  giver.  2  Cor.  9.  7. 


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